title: Recurrent peptic stenosis of the esophagus: treatment with a self-expanding metallic stent.
abstract: A 12-year-old neurologically impaired boy with recurrent peptic stenosis of the esophagus was treated successfully with use of a self-expanding metallic stent that remained for 3 months.
authors.affiliation: Divisione di Chirurgia Pediatrica, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Largo A. Gemelli, Rome, Italy. chpeducsc@yahoo.com
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pintus
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Valeri
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Riccioni
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ciletti
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Coppola
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Perrelli
mesh_terms: D001466:Barium Sulfate; D002648:Child; D003287:Contrast Media; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D018662:Fundoplication; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D015607:Stents; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D001466:Barium Sulfate