Esophageal stent placement as a therapeutic option for iatrogenic esophageal perforation in children
Iatrogenic esophageal perforation (IEP) is a potentially serious adverse event of interventional endoscopy. The approach to IEP varies from surgical repair for large perforations to conservative treatment for small contained perforations. We report a case of an 18-month-old girl with congenital esop...
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| Language: | EN |
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Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
2016
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/d06fac72300d4f07a2f71715955154dd |
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| Summary: | Iatrogenic esophageal perforation (IEP) is a potentially serious adverse event of interventional endoscopy. The approach to IEP varies from surgical repair for large perforations to conservative treatment for small contained perforations. We report a case of an 18-month-old girl with congenital esophageal stenosis suffering a large esophageal perforation after a trial of stricture dilatation, which was successfully managed by the placement of fully covered stent. Hence, in selected cases, esophageal stent placement is a feasible alternative to invasive surgery in managing IEP. |
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