Iatrogenic esophageal perforation caused by endoscopic dilatation of caustic stricture: Current management and possibility of esophageal salvage

Retrospective study of 24 pediatric patients with iatrogenic esophageal perforation during caustic stricture dilatation. Conservative management succeeded in most cases, with 17 patients continuing dilatation programs and 15 achieving complete dysphagia resolution, demonstrating esophageal salvage is feasible.