2022
DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.822271
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Esophageal Diameter as a Function of Weight in Neonates, Children and Adolescents: Reference Values for Dilatation of Esophageal Stenoses

Abstract: IntroductionEsophageal stenoses are frequent complications after esophageal atresia surgery as well as after acid, alkali and battery ingestion. Worldwide, repeated balloon dilatations are the most frequently performed procedures for these stenoses. In most cases the stenoses can be dilated sufficiently to allow adequate enteral nutrition. Until recently, age dependent esophageal lumen size has not been established; which was aim of the current study.MethodsAll children in whom an esophageal contrast imaging w… Show more

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