Esophageal perforations encountered during the dilation of caustic esophageal strictures

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Karnak I., Tanyel F. C., Buyukpamukcu N., Hicsonmez A.

JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, vol.39, no.3, pp.373-377, 1998 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 39 Issue: 3
• Publication Date: 1998
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.373-377
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background. The most common cause of esophageal stricture in children is the accidental ingestion of strong alkalies and the Life-threatening complication of dilations for treating caustic esophageal strictures is esophageal perforation,