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Ahmad, Alsafadi

A5036604389 | I4210125099

Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic in Arizona

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Esophageal stent placement as a therapeutic option for iatrogenic esophageal perforation in children

Avicenna Journal of Medicine | April 1, 2016 | Volume: 06 | Issue: 02 | Pages: 51-53

10.4103/2231-0770.179552 | PMID 27144142

AbstractIatrogenic esophageal perforation (IEP) is a potentially serious adverse event of interventional endoscopy. The approach to IEP varies from surgical repair for large perforations to conservative treatment for small contained perforations. We report a case of an 18-month-old girl with congenital esophageal stenosis suffering a large esophageal perforation after a trial of stricture dilatation, which was successfully managed by the placement of fully covered stent. Hence, in selected cases, esophageal stent placement is a feasible alternative to invasive surgery in managing IEP.