Endoscopic restoration of esophageal continuity in caustic burn.
Total obliteration of the esophageal lumen after caustic ingestion is an uncommon event. Esophageal continuity was reestablished using endoscopic resection of scar tissue followed by serial dilatations.
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Department of Paediatric Surgery, Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital, Scotland.
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D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D004724:Endoscopy; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male