![](/images/graphics-bg.png)
Endoscopic dilatation of esophageal strictures in children : causes and outcome in 47 patients
Other Title(s)
التوسيع التنظيري لتضيق المرئ لدى الأطفال : الأسباب و النتائج في 47 مريضا
Joint Authors
Hamawandi, Adnan MH.
Karboli, Taha A.
Abd Allah, Aras A.
Ali, Azad J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 4, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.30-38, 9 p.
Publisher
University of Duhok College of Medicine
Publication Date
2010-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background and Objectives Esophageal strictures in children have serious effects on the child health; the advances in digestive endoscopy opened the door for many therapeutic options, mainly endoscopic dilatation.
The aim of the current study was to assess the causes of esophageal strictures in children and the outcome of endoscopic dilatation in Kurdistan center for gastroenterology and hepatology.
Methods Retrospective study of 47 children with esophageal strictures undergone endoscopic dilatation at Kurdistan center for gastroenterology and hepatology.
Results The predominant cases were corrosive strictures 46.8%, followed by postoperative 25.6% and peptic 21.3% strictures.
They were submitted to 257 dilatation sessions, patients with corrosive strictures required more dilatation sessions and were discharged later than the other causes for esophageal stricture.
Forty patients 85.1% were discharged; three were referred to surgery, while four are still undergoing the dilatation sessions.
Esophageal perforation complicated the course in 2 cases (0.8% per procedure).
Conclusion Endoscopic dilatation of esophageal strictures in children is a relatively safe procedure with good results and low rate of complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hamawandi, Adnan MH.& Karboli, Taha A.& Abd Allah, Aras A.& Ali, Azad J.. 2010. Endoscopic dilatation of esophageal strictures in children : causes and outcome in 47 patients. Duhok Medical Journal،Vol. 4, no. 2, pp.30-38.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-722817
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Karboli, Taha A.…[et al.]. Endoscopic dilatation of esophageal strictures in children : causes and outcome in 47 patients. Duhok Medical Journal Vol. 4, no. 2 (2010), pp.30-38.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-722817
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hamawandi, Adnan MH.& Karboli, Taha A.& Abd Allah, Aras A.& Ali, Azad J.. Endoscopic dilatation of esophageal strictures in children : causes and outcome in 47 patients. Duhok Medical Journal. 2010. Vol. 4, no. 2, pp.30-38.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-722817
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 34-36
Record ID
BIM-722817