Esophageal dilation in pediatric patients using balloon along the side of the endoscope

Indian J Gastroenterol. 1996 Jan;15(1):14-5.

Abstract

Balloon dilation is an effective modality of treatment for esophageal strictures. As standard through-the-scope balloons do not pass through the biopsy channel of pediatric endoscopes, we have developed a technique by which these balloons can be used in pediatric patients by passing them alongside the endoscope. We report our experience of dilation in four patients using this technique.

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization / instrumentation
  • Catheterization / methods*
  • Child
  • Esophageal Stenosis / therapy*
  • Esophagoscopes
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male