Predictors of outcomes of endoscopic balloon dilatation in strictures after esophageal atresia repair: A retrospective study

Table 2 Outcomes of endoscopic balloon dilatation

Outcome			Results (n = 64)
Age at first EBD (mo)			5.45 ± 0.31
Interval1 (mo)			5.43 ± 0.29
Sessions			2.19 ± 0.24
Follow-up (mo)			42.88 ± 14.30
Diameter (mm)	Before first EBD		2.93 ± 0.37
	After final EBD		10.05 ± 0.34
	P value		0.014
Success	Success		62 (96.9%)
	Failure		2 (3.1%)
Complications	Perforation		4 (6.45%)
	Bleeding		2 (3.23%)
	Reflux esophagitis		1 (1.61%)
	Infection		1 (1.61%)
	Multiple		2 (3.23%)
	Total		5 (8.06%)
	No complications		57 (91.9%)
Response	Effective	Remission	54 (87.10%)
		Relief	6 (9.68%)
		Total	60 (96.77%)
	Ineffective		2 (3.23%)
Recurrence	No relapse		58 (96.67%)
	Relapse		2 (3.33%)

¹Interval between first endoscopic balloon dilatation and surgery/injury/symptom onset. EBD: Endoscopic balloon dilatation.