Benign esophageal strictures in children and adolescents: etiology, clinical profile, and results of endoscopic dilation

Background: The problem of dysphagia in children and adolescents differs from that in adults, and therefore requires special consideration. Methods: Forty-one consecutive children and adolescents 16 years of age or younger (mean, 7.2 years), with benign esophageal strictures were evaluated in a pros...

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