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

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

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, vol.48, no.11, pp.2230-2234, 2013 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 48 Issue: 11
• Publication Date: 2013
• Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.04.005
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.2230-2234
• Kütahya Health Sciences University Affiliated: No

Abstract

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.