Fluoroscopically guided large balloon dilatation for treating congenital esophageal stenosis in children

Conclusions Our study showed that fluoroscopically guided large balloon dilatation seems to be a simple and effective primary treatment technique for congenital esophageal stenosis in children. Esophageal ruptures were not uncommon although they were not fatal.
Source: Japanese Journal of Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research