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Management of benign oesophageal strictures in children

Swagata Khanna1, Subhash Khanna

  • 1Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati, Assam India.

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India
|November 3, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Endoscopic balloon dilatation effectively manages benign esophageal strictures in children. This minimally invasive technique offers a promising alternative to traditional methods for pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Endoscopic Surgery
  • Esophageal Diseases

Background:

  • Benign esophageal strictures pose management challenges, particularly in children.
  • Conventional treatments like bougienage have limitations.
  • Pediatric patients frequently experience benign strictures due to congenital anomalies or corrosive ingestion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present technical details and outcomes of endoscopic balloon dilatation for benign esophageal strictures in children.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of this minimally invasive approach.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of five pediatric cases with benign esophageal strictures.
  • Endoscopic balloon dilatation was performed using specific technical protocols.
  • Patient data including stricture type, dilatation success, and complications were reviewed.

Main Results:

  • Successful dilatation was achieved in all five pediatric patients.
  • No significant complications were reported during or after the procedures.
  • Endoscopic balloon dilatation demonstrated a favorable safety profile.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic balloon dilatation is a safe and effective treatment for benign esophageal strictures in children.
  • This technique offers a valuable minimally invasive option for pediatric esophageal management.
  • Further studies can explore long-term outcomes and broader applications.

Keywords:
Benign oesophageal stricturesEndoscopic balloon dilatation

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