Recurrent esophageal stricture from previous caustic ingestion treated with 40-year self-dilation: case report and review of literature

Recurrent esophageal stricture from previous caustic ingestion treated with 40-year self-dilation: case report and review of literature

Abstract Background Corrosive esophageal strictures are common. The severity of the strictures depends on type, quantity, duration of contact and concentration of the caustic substance ingested. Endoscopic balloon dilation and endoscopic bougienage are a cornerstone in the management of the benign e...

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Main Authors: C. Gambardella, A. Allaria, G. Siciliano, C. Mauriello, R. Patrone, N. Avenia, A. Polistena, A. Sanguinetti, S. Napolitano, G. Conzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Self-dilation
Esophageal stricture
Caustic ingestion
Endoscopic dilatation
Self-bougienage
Case report
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-018-0801-3

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