Analysis of Clinical Efficacy of Surgical Progressive Treatment for Corrosive Esophageal Stricture in Children

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Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of surgical progressive individualized treatment for corrosive esophageal stricture in children. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the medical records of 52 children with corrosive esophageal stricture who were treated and followed up regularly in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University from January 2017 to December 2024, including 30 males and 22 females, with an age of (4.20±0.81) years and a weight of (12.20±1.35) kg.

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Article · Jan 2026 · 1 min read

In brief

This retrospective study evaluates surgical progressive treatment outcomes in 52 pediatric patients with corrosive esophageal stricture over an 8-year period. The research examines individualized surgical approaches for managing caustic ingestion injuries in children, focusing on treatment efficacy and long-term follow-up results.

Surgical progressive individualized treatment shows promise for pediatric corrosive esophageal stricture management.
Study cohort: 52 children (mean age 4.2 years, weight 12.2 kg) treated 2017-2024 at specialized pediatric center.
Corrosive injuries require long-term follow-up and staged surgical intervention tailored to individual patient anatomy.
Male predominance noted (30 males vs 22 females) in this pediatric corrosive stricture case series.

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