Figure 1: The barium contrast studies of a child with esophageal stricture: Preoperative image on the left showing strictured esophagus and postoperative follow-up image (after 2 years) on the right showing ileocolic segment as a replacement with free flow of contrast. Although the small bowel is redundant in length, it is far less bulky than gastric or colonic replacement. In addition, active peristalsis and quick passage of contrast were noted in all cases