Gastroesophageal reflux and reflux oesophageal strictures in children with Cornelia de Lange syndrome.

Abstract

Correspondence: Professor ND Duncan, Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, The University of the West Indies, Kingston 7, Jamaica, West Indies. E-mail: medicnd@gmail.com INTRODUCTION Due to the early diagnosis and effective treatment options for gastroesophageal reflux (GER), reflux strictures in children are no longer commonly encountered. We report on two cases of reflux oesophageal strictures occurring in children, both having the rare genetic disorder, Cornelia de Lange syndrome, and discuss their management.