[Caustic stenoses of the esophagus]

Oesophageal stenosis is a frequent complication of caustic burns, especially when deep injuries are present, due to the presence of scar tissue. After the treatment of initial complications and after an initial endoscopic evaluation, a few preventive measures can be decided to protect the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract. These measures include complete parenteral nutrition for some, and calibrating nasogastric tube for others; corticosteroid treatment is discussed. When stenosis is present, endoscopic dilatations can be performed. If they failed or instead of them, surgical replacement can be proposed with gastro or coloplasty. Resection of burned oesophagus prevents the risk of mucocele or cancer.