Utilization of chest tube as an esophagus stent in pediatric caustic injuries: A retrospective study

Table 2 Caustic injury pediatrics treated with esophageal stenting using a chest tube

Variable	Patient
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Age (mo)	24	24	18	36	24	30	34
Grade	III	IIB	IIB	IIB	III	IIB	IIB
Etiology	Caustic soda	Hydrochloric acid	Acid	Acid	Caustic soda	Stove cleaner	Caustic soda
Time of esophageal chest tube insertion (after injury)	1	6	8	2	1	27	83
Esophageal chest tube duration	27	35	50	90	20	16	7
Replacement (Frequency)	1:14	-	2:12 and 22	2: 30 and 60	-	1: 9	1: 4
Surgical intervention	-	-	-	-	Colon Interposition	-	-
Duration of follow-up (mo)	23	22	16	6	35	15	14
Patient Satisfaction	Satisfied	Satisfied	Satisfied	Mild esophageal stenosis	Satisfied	Satisfied	Mild esophageal stenosis