Management of congenital esophageal stenosis associated with esophageal atresia and its impact on postoperative esophageal stricture

Conclusion: One-third of the patients with significant stricture had CES; half of them were refractory to dilatation. Failure to have histology specimens and a high index of suspicion will make the incidence of this association a rarity. Diagnosis and management of CES with EA/TEF in the neonatal period is possible. Esophageal dilatation is the initial management for all cases with a low threshold for gastric fundoplication and gastrostomy. Resection is reserved for refractory stenosis.
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research