Esophageal Dilation in Children: A State of the Art Review

J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023 Jan 1;76(1):1-8. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000003614. Epub 2022 Sep 19.

Abstract

Esophageal dilations in children are performed by several pediatric and adult professionals. We aim to summarize improvements in safety and new technology used for the treatment of complex and refractory strictures, including triamcinolone injection, endoscopic electro-incisional therapy, topical mitomycin-C application, stent placement, functional lumen imaging probe assisted dilation, and endoscopic vacuum-assisted closure in the pediatric population.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child
  • Dilatation / methods
  • Esophageal Stenosis* / etiology
  • Esophageal Stenosis* / therapy
  • Esophagoscopy / methods
  • Humans
  • Treatment Outcome