Sharp recanalization of a short esophageal occluding stricture in a patient with epidermolysis bullosa Journal Article
| Authors: | Thornton, R. H.; Heyman, M. B.; Wilson, M. W.; Zarrinpar, A.; Kerlan, R. K.; Laberge, J. M.; Zwass, M.; Gordon, R. L. |
| Article Title: | Sharp recanalization of a short esophageal occluding stricture in a patient with epidermolysis bullosa |
| Abstract: | Background: Although esophageal strictures caused by epidermolysis bullosa are often treated with balloon dilations, complete obstruction has few effective therapies except esophagectomy with colonic replacement. Objective: Resolution of esophageal obstructive lesion without surgical intervention. Design: Case study. Setting: Interventional radiology. Patient: Epidermolysis bullosa with esophageal stricture. Intervention: Endoscopic- and guidewire-guided sharp recanalization. Main Outcome Measurement: Radiologic evidence of stricture resolution. Results: Successful recanalization. Limitations: Experience of operators (anesthesiologist, endoscopist, interventional radiologist). Conclusions: Sharp recanalization of a complete stricture in patients with epidermolysis bullosa is feasible in a controlled setting. © 2006 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. |
| Keywords: | adult; treatment outcome; case report; outcome assessment; recurrence; reoperation; endoscopy; esophagus stricture; deglutition disorders; needles; gastrotomy; epidermolysis bullosa; fluoroscopy; endoscopy, gastrointestinal; guide wire; balloon dilatation; esophagus obstruction; balloon dilation; esophageal stenosis; recanalization |
| Journal Title: | Gastrointestinal Endoscopy |
| Volume: | 64 |
| Issue: | 5 |
| ISSN: | 0016-5107 |
| Publisher: | Mosby Elsevier |
| Date Published: | 2006-11-01 |
| Start Page: | 793 |
| End Page: | 796 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.gie.2006.07.029 |
| PUBMED: | 17055877 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 4" - "Export Date: 4 June 2012" - "CODEN: GAENB" - "Source: Scopus" |
