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Schematic illustrates a single representative case of thoracic non-cardiac surgical [Foker process (21, 22)] and critical care treatment timeline for long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) repair that includes prolonged sedation to maintain mechanical ventilation (white boxes), as well as subsequent weaning of sedation drugs (gray boxes). Research brain MRI scan was done after completion of all treatment. EGD, esophagoduodenoscopy.
