Use of Mitomycin C for Refractory Esophageal Stricture following Tracheoesophageal Fistula Repair

Abstract

Esophageal stricture is a well-described complication following tracheoesophageal fistula repair. Herein, we report two patients who had persistent esophageal strictures after several months of repeat balloon dilatations. Each patient was treated with a single application of topical mitomycin C in addition to esophageal dilatation, which resulted in complete resolution of the stricture.

Keywords

mitomycin C - esophageal stricture - tracheoesophageal fistula

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