Efficacy and safety of endoscopic dilation of esophageal strictures in epidermolysis bullosa

S H C Anderson, J Meenan, K N Williams, R A J Eady, H Prinja, U Chappiti, L Doig, R P H Thompson

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Abstract

Background: Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare genetically determined disorder of the stratified squamous epithelium. Patients with the most severe forms develop scarring of the esophagus after ingestion of food. This results in dysphagia, which severely compromises the ability to eat. Maintenance of adequate nutritional intake is a central aim, but the most appropriate method is unknown. Methods: The results of endoscopic through-the-scope balloon dilation under propofol anesthesia in 53 patients with epidermolysis bullosa and esophageal strictures are reported. Results: Seventy-five percent of patients had a single stricture (range 1 to 6 strictures), most often in the proximal esophagus (median 20 cm from incisors). A total of 182 dilations were performed (median two per patient) over a median follow-up period of 3.5 years. For all but 3 patients, there was an improvement in the dysphagia score. There was a mean increase in weight after the procedure of 2.9 kg: 95% CI[2.0, 3.8]; p
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)28 - 32
Number of pages5
JournalGastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume59
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2004

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