Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics

Review Article

Gastroenterology

Esophageal perforation in children: etiology and management, with special reference to endoscopic esophageal perforation

Krishna Kumar Govindarajan

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2018;61(6):175-179. Published online June 25, 2018

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Perforation of the esophagus is an uncommon problem with significant morbidity and mortality. In children undergoing endoscopy, the risk of perforation is higher when interventional endoscopy is performed. The clinical features depend upon the site of esophageal perforation. Opinions vary regarding the optimal treatment protocol, and the role of conservative management in this context is not well established. Esophageal perforation...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2018.61.6.175

Original Article

Usefulness of early endoscopy for predicting the development of stricture after corrosive esophagitis in children

Ji Yong Park, Jee Youn Shin, Hye Ran Yang, Jae Sung Ko, Woo Sun Kim, Jeong Kee Seo

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2009;52(4):446-452. Published online April 15, 2009

Purpose : This study was performed to demonstrate the usefulness of early endoscopy for predicting the development of stricture following corrosive ingestion in children. Methods : We conducted a retrospective study on 34 children who were brought to Seoul National University Childrens Hospital and Seoul National University Bundang Hospital for corrosive ingestion from 1989 to 2007. Results : The corrosive burns were...

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Case Report

Four Cases of Congenital Esophageal Stenosis Due to Tracheobronchial Remnants

Gi Woong Sung, So Young Lee, Yeon Ho Choi, Kyoung Mo Kim, Jeong Kee Seo, In Won Kim, Kwi Won Park, Jong Je Kim

Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(2):273-279. Published online February 15, 1996

Esophageal stenosis due to tracheobronchial remnants is a rare cause of congenital esophageal stenosis. The cause is thought to be esophageal sequestration of tracheobronchial remnants during embryonic separation. Errors in diagnosis are common and high index of suspicion is required for accurate diagnosis, and resection of primary site with anastomosis is recommanded. Although a rare entity, esophageal stenosis due to...

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