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Diagnostic Techniques in the Esophagus

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Even in the pediatric age group many diseases can affect the esophageal tract. The only procedure that permits direct visualization of the esophageal mucosa is upper endoscopy. Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is employed widely not only for diagnostic but also for therapeutic purposes. This technique allows biopsy collection, which permits confirmation of conditions such as inflammation or infection [1]. Moreover, it permits therapeutic interventions such as dilations, sclerotherapy, endoscopic band ligation, and extraction of foreign bodies.

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Bizzarri, B., Ghiselli, A., Fugazza, A., de’ Angelis, G.L. (2013). Diagnostic Techniques in the Esophagus. In: Lima, M. (eds) Pediatric Thoracic Surgery. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5202-4_7

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