Abstract |
Oesophageal corrosive injuries have a high potential to result in stricture formation with the requirement for repeat oesophageal dilation. Especially in children, oesophageal bougienage is performed under general anaesthesia or strong sedation. In developing countries without comprehensive medical care, this service might not be available. We report the case of daily oesophageal self-bougienage performed by an 8-year-old Afghan child as highly effective treatment of recurrent oesophageal stricture formation after caustic substance ingestion.
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Authors | Carsten Mueller, Winfried Barthlen, Peer Wildbrett |
Journal | African journal of paediatric surgery : AJPS
(Afr J Paediatr Surg)
2012 Jan-Apr
Vol. 9
Issue 1
Pg. 77-9
ISSN: 0974-5998 [Electronic] India |
PMID | 22382112
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Afghanistan
- Burns, Chemical
(therapy)
- Caustics
(toxicity)
- Child
- Dilatation
(methods)
- Esophageal Stenosis
(chemically induced, therapy)
- Humans
- Male
- Recurrence
- Self Care
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