Intralesional steroid injections for corrosive induced pyloric stenosis.
Gastric outlet obstruction is a well-recognized sequela of corrosive ingestion. Such patients are traditionally treated surgically. We have treated three such patients with intralesional steroid injections combined with through-the-scope balloon dilation. All three patients responded well and are asymptomatic after 12 months, 14 months and 3 years and 3 months of follow-up, respectively. Endoscopic balloon dilation combined with intralesional steroid may be an effective alternative to surgery in such patients.
Kochhar
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Dept. of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. med-inst@pgi.chd.nic.in
Sriram
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Ray
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Kumar
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Nagi
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Singh
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D002424:Caustics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D015552:Injections, Intralesional; D008297:Male; D011707:Pyloric Stenosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D013256:Steroids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D002424:Caustics; D013256:Steroids