Esophageal caustic stenosis – difficulties of therapeutic management
Esophageal stenosis is one of the most common sequels of caustic injury. After the ingestion, in the acute phase, the life support is sometimes critical, and the treatment varies from observation to esophagectomy. During the first 6 months, endoscopic dilation can be necessary in order to maintain t...
Main Authors: | Andrei Crețu, Rodica Bîrlă, Petre Hoară, Alkadour Abdulah, Mădălina Mitrea, Silviu Constantinoiu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Editura Universitara Carol Davila
2019-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Surgical Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://journalofsurgicalsciences.com/index.php/jss/article/view/285 |
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