Title of article
Successful Use of Biliary Duct Balloon Dilator in Repairing Post-Surgical Esophageal Stricture in premature infant
Author/Authors
Absah ، Imad - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine , Karjoo ، Manoochehr - State University of New York Upstate Medical University , Beg ، Mirza B - State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Pages
4
From page
675
To page
678
Abstract
Congenital esophageal atresia needs to be surgically corrected as soon as possible. Some will present with post surgical stricture that needs to be dilated by a balloon dilator. This procedure is difficult in premature born due to infant esophageal size and availability of equipments. We herby report the first case in a premature infant with post surgical esophageal stricture of esophageal atresia by the use of biliary duct balloon dilator.
Keywords
Balloon dilator , Esophagus , Stricture
Journal title
International Journal of Pediatrics
Serial Year
2015
Journal title
International Journal of Pediatrics
Record number
2464445
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