Fluoroscopic balloon dilatation for caustic esophageal stricture in children: An 8-year experience

Uygun I. , Arslan M. S. , Aydogdu B., Okur M. H. , Otcu S.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, cilt.48, ss.2230-2234, 2013 (SCI İndekslerine Giren Dergi)

  • Cilt numarası: 48 Konu: 11
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.04.005
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
  • Sayfa Sayısı: ss.2230-2234

Özet

Purpose: Esophageal balloon dilatation (EBD), when performed early and correctly, can efficiently treat caustic esophageal stricture (ES). Herein, we present 8 years of experience treating caustic ES, and discuss the technique as well as the complications.