Esophageal stenosis in epidermolysis bullosum: a challenge for the endoscopist |
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Authors: | De Angelis Paola Caldaro Tamara Torroni Filippo Romeo Erminia Foschia Francesca di Abriola Giovanni Federici Rea Francesca El Hachem May Genovese Elisabetta D'Alessandro Sandra Dall'Oglio Luigi |
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Institution: | a Digestive Surgery and Endoscopy Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, 00165, Rome, Italyb Dermatology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, 00165, Rome, Italyc Department of Occupational Health and Safety-Medical Physics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, 00165, Rome, Italyd Anaesthesiology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, 00165, Rome, Italy |
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Abstract: | Background/PurposeEsophageal stenosis is a severe complication in dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Endoscopic dilations may cause mucosal injury with stricture recurrence. Our aim was to describe our referral EB-center experience on safety and long-term efficacy of fluoroscopically guided balloon dilation without endoscopy.MethodsOver 14 years, 34 patients with EB, previously evaluated with barium esophagogram for dysphagia, underwent balloon esophageal dilation. Under fluoroscopy, a guide wire was introduced via a nostril into the stomach. A 12-mm pneumatic balloon, which passed over the wire, was filled using radio-opaque contrast, dilating the stricture. Orotracheal intubation was avoided. Antibiotics, dexamethasone, and proton-pump inhibitors were administered. Study approval was obtained from our ethical board.ResultsNinety-three dilations were performed. Seventeen patients had a single stenosis. The mean age of onset was 18 years (range, 3-47 years). Thirteen patients underwent one dilation. In 6 cases, endoscopy was necessary to visualize the esophageal lumen. Complications included cervical esophageal perforation (2) and transitory dysphagia (10). Thirty patients were feeding within 24 hours. During the follow-up, 2 patients required a gastrostomy, and 2 patients underwent fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease.ConclusionsFluoroscopically guided balloon dilation in EB is a safe and well-tolerated procedure. An experienced endoscopy team is necessary in certain cases. |
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Keywords: | Epidermolysis bullosa Esophageal stenosis Dilations |
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