Balloon dilation of epidermolysis bullosa-related esophageal strictures: A report of two cases
- Author:
Wei Zhong ZHOU
1
;
Jing Guo XIA
;
Zheng Qiang YANG
;
Chun Gao ZHOU
;
Lin Bo ZHAO
;
Sheng LIU
;
Hai Bin SHI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Balloon dilation; Epidermolysis bullosa; Esophageal stenosis; Fluroscopy
- MeSH: Blister; Catheters; Constriction, Pathologic; Deglutition Disorders; Epidermolysis Bullosa; Esophageal Stenosis; Follow-Up Studies; Malnutrition; Mucous Membrane; Nails; Skin
- From:Gastrointestinal Intervention 2018;7(3):172-175
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a very rare inherited disease featured with skin blistering resulting from minor trauma. Sometimes the esophageal mucosa could also be involved, which leads to esophageal strictures. Here we report two cases of EB-related esophageal strictures who were successfully treated with esophageal balloon dilations. The two cases with EB had severe dysphagia. Clinical examination showed signs of malnutrition, skin blisters and loss of toenails due to EB. They underwent careful fluoroscopic balloon dilation with 10- and 16-mm-sized balloon catheters, respectively. They could ingest soft and some solid foods after the procedure and maintained during the 20 months and 16 months follow-up periods.
