Benign esophageal strictures in infants and children: Results of Savary-Gilliard bougie dilation in 107 Indian children

Background: Little information is available regarding the safety and efficacy of dilation of esophageal strictures in children with Savary-Gilliard bougies. This is a report of our experience with this form of dilation in Indian children. Methods: One hundred seven Indian children age 14 years or younger with benign esophageal strictures underwent dilation. Clinical information including etiology was recorded. Dilation was performed at 2- to 3-week intervals by using Savary-Gilliard bougies under ketamine sedation and was considered adequate if the esophageal lumen could be dilated to 15 mm diameter (12.8 mm in children