We have performed the procedure described by Prof. Mutaf in persistent esophageal strictures in children. The stent formed by teflon was held in the stricture line for about one year. The results were quite successful.

Dear Dr Kaya, thanks for your reply. Can you please send me the details

Dear Dr Sira, the details of the study were presented in the article entitled as "Mutaf O. Treatment of corrosive esophageal strictures by long-term stenting. J Pediatr Surg. 1996 May;31(5):681-5."

Dr. Sira,

Yes, we have a well-established protocol for non-operative management in pediatric esophageal trauma. You can have a look at our protocol here:

Mishra B, Singhal S, Aggarwal D, Kumar N, Kumar S. Non operative management of traumatic esophageal perforation leading to esophagocutaneous fistula in pediatric age group: review and case report. World J Emerg Surg. 2015 Apr 2;10:19.

Thank you Dr Singhal

Hello Dr. Sira,

Have you looked at a new technology company called Biostagen Inc.?  The create bioengineered organ implant for life-threatening conditions of the esophagus.  www.biostage.com.  I was introduced to them at the American Pediatric Surgical Association conference.

Thanks Dr. Deppisch, I will check.