Topical application of mitomycin-C in corrosive esophageal strictures

<b>Introduction</b>: Corrosive ingestion is the major cause of esophageal stricture in our country. Mitomycin-C, an anthracycline derived from <i>Streptomyces caespitosus, </i> has both antineoplastic and antiproliferative properties. Use of mitomycin-C have been well documen...

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Main Authors: Kumar Arun, Bhatnagar V
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2005-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
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Online Access:http://www.jiaps.com/article.asp?issn=0971-9261;year=2005;volume=10;issue=1;spage=25;epage=27;aulast=Kumar