Research progress on esophageal stents for children / 上海交通大学学报（医学版）

Currently, benign esophageal stricture is a common clinical esophageal disease in children, and its common treatment is balloon dilatation. According to the complexity of the lesion, the child often suffers from multiple esophageal dilation. Besides, esophageal stent provides a new choice for the treatment of esophageal stricture in children because of the long-lasting support. However, the complications limit its clinical application, such as chest pain, restenosis, and stent displacement. This article reviewed the current research and clinical application of esophageal stents for children.