Newborn chest model for esophageal atresia

The moments, in order · 4 moments

1. 1. Tie off the fistulaA tie closes the fistula, the abnormal link between the windpipe and the esophagus.2 min · Performed by a trainee
2. 2. First stitches on the back wallThe first stitches join the back walls of the two ends of the esophagus.2 min · Performed by a trainee
3. 3. Tie the knot inside the chestEach stitch is tied with the instruments, inside a chest the size of a newborn’s.3 min · Performed by a trainee
4. 4. Keep the long thread in orderThe long thread is kept out of the way so it does not tangle in the small space.2 min · Performed by a trainee

Filmed through the scope on a training model: no patient is shown. Towers record no sound.

Imaging: Stryker