Management of NSAID-related pyloric obstruction in a child using endoscopic balloon dilatation: A case report

Abstract

A gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is a major complication of peptic ulcers(PUs) and corrosive ingestion in children; however, the optimal managementof a patient with a GOO after a PU remains controversial. Although surgicalcorrection is the most common treatment option, endoscopic balloon dilatationand simultaneous dilatation with a steroid injection are used more frequentlyas first-line treatments for PU-related GOOs. These patients require operativeinterventions when the obstruction cannot be managed using endoscopicapproaches or in cases of relapsing after the procedure. Here, we presenta case to create awareness that endoscopic balloon dilatation is a simple,effective, and safe therapy for a PU-related GOO.