Background Corrosive esophageal stricture is a major cause of morbidity among Nigerians.
In most cases, this follows accidental or parasuicidal ingestion of caustic sodium hydroxide …

Introduction Esophageal replacement surgery in children is sometimes necessary for long-
gap esophageal atresia. Ileocolic esophagoplasty in the retrosternal space can serve as a …

Background: Corrosive ingestion in children occurs usually at home and frequently results in
debilitating strictures. Prevention and early intervention programs are very important for …

Results: There were 12 males (60%) and 8 females (40%) and age ranging from 2 years to
42 years; among them, there were 13 children (65%) and 7 adults (35%); caustic soda was …

Inadequate or absence of oral feeding including gastric decompression arising from multiple
causes constitutes the indications for gastrostomy/jejunostomy. The clinical spectrum …

The inadequacy of micronutrients, namely essential vitamins and minerals in the human
diet, manifests a wide range of moderate to serious health concerns collectively known as …

Objective: To report our experience of the esophageal plasty for caustic stenosis of the
esophagus. Methods: Retrospective study of caustic stenosis of the esophagus in patients …

Corrosive oesophageal strictures are a common and debilitating condition in India. Patients
generally have dysphagia, cachexia, drooling of saliva, aspiration pneumonitis, and lung …

Introduction: The objective of the study to compare outcome and complications of Colonic
interposition and Gastric pull-up in treatment of corrosive esophageal stricture. Methodology …