Use of Mitomycin C for Refractory Esophageal Stricture following Tracheoesophageal Fistula Repair
Abstract Esophageal stricture is a well-described complication following tracheoesophageal fistula repair. Herein, we report two patients who had persistent esophageal strictures after several months of repeat balloon dilatations. Each patient was treated with a single application of topical mitomyc...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2013-03-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0033-1341418 |
| Summary: | Abstract
Esophageal stricture is a well-described complication following tracheoesophageal fistula repair. Herein, we report two patients who had persistent esophageal strictures after several months of repeat balloon dilatations. Each patient was treated with a single application of topical mitomycin C in addition to esophageal dilatation, which resulted in complete resolution of the stricture. |
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| ISSN: | 2194-7619 2194-7627 |