Novel Technique of Wire-Guided Retrograde Esophageal Dilatation in Infants Using Feeding Tubes: The "DRIFT" Technique
Year: 2020
Type: article
Abstract: Esophageal dilatation is the modality of choice for managing anastomotic stricture after primary repair of esophageal atresia (EA). Balloon dilatation over guide wire is the preferred technique with minimal chances of mucosal erosion. In some cases of tight strictures, safe antegrade dilatation becomes impossible if the guidewire cannot be negotiated across the stricture. In such situations, retrograde dilatation is a safer alternative to avoid another thoracotomy for stricture resection and anastomosis.
Authors: Patcharu Ravi, Chand Karunesh, Parikh Badal
Institution: Army Hospital Research and Referral
Language: English
Topic: Esophageal and GI Pathology
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3104743597