An international survey on anastomotic stricture management after esophageal atresia repair: considerations and advisory statements.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endoscopic dilatation is the first-line treatment of stricture formation after esophageal atresia (EA) repair. However, there is no consensus on how to perform these dilatation procedures which may lead to a large variation between centers, countries and doctor's experience. This is the first cross-sectional study to provide an overview on differences in endoscopic dilatation treatment of pediatric anastomotic strictures worldwide.

Methods

An online questionnaire was sent to members of five pediatric medical networks, experienced in treating anastomotic strictures in children with EA. The main outcome was the difference in endoscopic dilatation procedures in various centers worldwide, including technical details, dilatation approach (routine or only in symptomatic

SUBMITTER: Ten Kate CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8195894 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature