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Hydrostatic balloon dilation of congenital esophageal stenoses associated with esophageal atresia.

Abstract
It has been stated that congenital cartilage rings in the esophagus do not respond to dilation and should be resected. The authors report on 3 infants with congenital esophageal stenoses who were treated successfully with hydrostatic balloon dilation. Based on the appearance during dilation the authors believe that these stenoses were cartilage rings. The technique is described in detail. Balloon dilation is the treatment of choice for these patients. Resection should be reserved for those who do not respond to this form of therapy.
AuthorsN A Shorter, D P Mooney, T J Vaccaro, S K Sargent
JournalJournal of pediatric surgery (J Pediatr Surg) Vol. 35 Issue 12 Pg. 1742-5 (Dec 2000) ISSN: 0022-3468 [Print] United States
PMID11101727 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Catheterization
  • Esophageal Atresia (complications)
  • Esophageal Stenosis (diagnostic imaging, etiology, therapy)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrostatic Pressure
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Radiography

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