Esophageal stent placement as a therapeutic option for iatrogenic esophageal perforation in children

Avicenna Journal of Medicine

Louis M Wong Kee Song¹  Alsafadi Ahmad²  Imad Absah² 

[1] Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA;Pediatrics and Adult Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA;

关键词: esophageal perforation;    esophageal stent;    esophageal stricture;   

DOI  :  10.4103/2231-0770.179552

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Iatrogenic esophageal perforation (IEP) is a potentially serious adverse event of interventional endoscopy. The approach to IEP varies from surgical repair for large perforations to conservative treatment for small contained perforations. We report a case of an 18-month-old girl with congenital esophageal stenosis suffering a large esophageal perforation after a trial of stricture dilatation, which was successfully managed by the placement of fully covered stent. Hence, in selected cases, esophageal stent placement is a feasible alternative to invasive surgery in managing IEP.

【 授权许可】

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