Recurrent peptic stenosis of the esophagus: treatment with a self-expanding metallic stent.

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech

Divisione di Chirurgia Pediatrica, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Largo A. Gemelli, Rome, Italy.

Published: December 2000

A 12-year-old neurologically impaired boy with recurrent peptic stenosis of the esophagus was treated successfully with use of a self-expanding metallic stent that remained for 3 months.

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