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Oesophageal replacement in the management of corrosive strictures: when is surgery indicated?

E Panieri1, H Rode, A J Millar

  • 1Department of Paediatric Surgery, University of Cape Town, Institute of Child Health, Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, 7700 Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa.

Pediatric Surgery International
|June 26, 1998
PubMed

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Accidental ingestion of corrosive agents causes esophageal strictures in children. Early identification of predictive factors can help avoid ineffective dilatations and complications, guiding surgical intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Accidental corrosive ingestion is a leading cause of pediatric esophageal strictures.
  • Current primary treatment involves repeated dilatations, but many children require esophageal bypass.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review outcomes of esophageal stricture treatment in children.
  • To identify early predictors of failed dilatation therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of pediatric cases managed at University of Cape Town teaching hospitals (1976-1994).
  • Analysis of treatment success rates, morbidity, and factors predicting dilatation failure.

Main Results:

  • Dilatation therapy alone succeeded in only 41% (14/39) of patients.
  • Failed dilatation led to prolonged hospital admissions, numerous dilatations, and 18% esophageal perforation rate.
  • Predictive factors for failure included delayed presentation (>1 month), severe burns needing tracheostomy, perforation, and stricture length >5 cm.

Conclusions:

  • Specific early clinical and radiological criteria can predict failure of conservative dilatation therapy.
  • Early surgical intervention in high-risk cases may prevent complications and unnecessary dilatations.

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