Savary Dilation Is Safe and Effective Treatment for Esophageal Narrowing Related to Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Data on management of esophageal narrowing related to eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in children are scanty. The aim of the present study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of esophageal dilation in pediatric EoE from the largest case series to date.

Methods

Children diagnosed with EoE during 2004 to 2015 were reviewed for the presence of esophageal narrowing. Esophageal narrowing was categorized as short segment narrow caliber, long segment narrow caliber, and single short stricture. The characteristics of the narrowed esophagus, therapeutic approach, clinical outcome, and complications were reviewed.

Results

Of the 50 EoE cases diagnosed during the study period, 11 cases (9 boys; median age 9 years, range 4-12) were identified with esophageal narro

SUBMITTER: Al-Hussaini A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5084639 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature