Wang An,Xie Chuanping,Li Guantong,et al.Research advances in the diagnosis and endoscopic treatment of congenital esophageal stenosis in children[J].Journal of Clinical Pediatric Surgery,,():897-900.[doi:10.3760/cma.j.cn101785-202410059-019]
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Research advances in the diagnosis and endoscopic treatment of congenital esophageal stenosis in children

Journal of Clinical Pediatric Surgery[ISSN:1671-6353/CN:43-1380/R] volume: Number: 2025 09 Page: 897-900 Column: 综述 Date of publication: 2025-09-28
Author(s):
Wang An1;  Xie Chuanping1;  Li Guantong1;  Li Shuangshuang1;  Wang Dingding1;  Zhao Yong1; 2;  Huang Jinshi1
1. Department of Neonatal Surgery, Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center of Children’s Health, Beijing 100045, China;
2. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Municipal People’s Hospital, Lhasa 850000, China
Keywords:
Congenital Esophageal Stenosis; Dysphagia; Esophageal Dilatation; Esophageal Stricture
DOI:
10.3760/cma.j.cn101785-202410059-019
Abstract:
Congenital esophageal stenosis (CES) is a rare congenital malformation of digestive tract in children.Its cause has remained elusive.A definite diagnosis is based upon contrast radiography and endoscopic ultrasound.Diagnosing congenital esophageal stenosis plus congenital esophageal atresia is a major challenge in current researches.Surgeons should pay close attention and carefully observe early postoperative imaging results to make diagnosis and differential diagnosis.As a non-invasive examination modality, endoscopic ultrasound may diagnose the pathological type preoperatively to guide follow-up treatment plan.Endoscopic balloon dilation is currently a first-line treatment for CES and combining multiple endoscopic treatments provides more possibilities for managing CES.Based upon previous researches, this review focused upon the etiology, diagnosis and endoscopic treatment of CES.

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收稿日期:2024-10-27。
基金项目:北京市科学技术委员会(Z211100002921062)；西藏自治区自然科学基金会(XZZR202402020(W))
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