Black esophagus is a rare, multifactorial disease. A case of acute black esophagus following pancreatic resection is presented. The patient referred us with a specific gastrointestinal bleeding. An esophagogastroduodenoscopy confirmed the diagnosis. We performed conservative treatment with complete esophageal re-epithelization and negative follow-up for stenosis or necrosis relapse.

In esophageal pathologies, such as atresia, cancers, caustic burns, or post-operative stenosis, replacement is performed by using parts of the gastrointestinal tract to restore nutritional autonomy. However, this surgical procedure most often does not lead complete functional recovery and instead associated with many complications resulting in a decrease quality life survival rate. Esophageal t...

Aim: Esophageal stenosis requiring treatment is a serious complication of a variety of otherwise benign conditions in children. Dilatation is the treatment of choice. However, the method and acceptable duration are largely a matter of personal preference. We present our experience with 81 children undergoing dilatations for benign strictures due to a variety of causes and discuss the resulting ...