Self-bougienage of oesophageal stricture by an 8-year-old child
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...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-01-01
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Series: | African Journal of Paediatric Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.afrjpaedsurg.org/article.asp?issn=0189-6725;year=2012;volume=9;issue=1;spage=77;epage=79;aulast=Mueller |