Use of Polyflex Airway stent in the treatment of perforated esophageal stricture in an infant: a case report

Ferdinand R Rico; Allison M Panzer; Koorosh Kooros; Thomas M Rossi; Walter Pegoli Jr

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.04.027

Use of Polyflex Airway stent in the treatment of perforated esophageal stricture in an infant: a case report

J Pediatr Surg. 2007 Jul;42(7):E5-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.04.027.

Authors

Ferdinand R Rico¹, Allison M Panzer, Koorosh Kooros, Thomas M Rossi, Walter Pegoli Jr

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA.

PMID: 17618872
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.04.027

Abstract

Anastomotic stricture is a common sequela after primary repair of esophageal atresia with esophagoesophagostomy. Esophageal perforation secondary to dilatation of the stricture, and refractory stricture are not uncommon. We present a case using a Polyflex Airway stent (Boston Scientific, Natick, MA) as an alternative treatment of esophageal stricture and perforation in an infant.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Coated Materials, Biocompatible
Esophageal Atresia / surgery*
Esophageal Perforation / etiology
Esophageal Perforation / therapy*
Esophageal Stenosis / etiology
Esophageal Stenosis / therapy*
Esophagoscopy
Female
Fundoplication / methods
Humans
Infant
Postoperative Complications / therapy*
Stents*

Substances

Coated Materials, Biocompatible