Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	53037
Country	China

Category	Pediatrics
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Predictors for outcomes of endoscopic balloon dilatation in strictures after esophageal atresia repair: A retrospective study
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Dong-Ling Dai, Chen-Xi Zhang, Yi-Gui Zou, Qing-Hua Yang, Yu Zou and Fei-Qiu Wen
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Committee JCYJ20180228175150018 Guangdong Medical Research Foundation (CN) A2018550
Corresponding Author	Fei-Qiu Wen, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Gastroenterology department, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, 7019 Yitian Road, Futian District, Shenzhen 518036, Guangdong Province, China. fwen62@163.com
Key Words	Children; Endoscopic balloon dilatation; Esophageal stricture; Outcome; Predictor;
Core Tip	In this study, we evaluated the safety, efficacy and predictors for the outcome of endoscopic balloon dilatation treatment for strictures after esophageal atresia repair. We found that the diameter, length and number of strictures were the most important predictive factors for successful endoscopic balloon dilatation treatment for anastomotic esophageal strictures. An earlier dilation after 4 wk of surgery contributed to a better response and fewer dilation sessions.
Citation	Dai DL, Zhang CX, Zou YG, Yang QH, Zou Y, Wen FQ. Predictors for outcomes of endoscopic balloon dilatation in strictures after esophageal atresia repair: A retrospective study. World J Gastroenterol 2020; 26(10): 1080-1087

Received	2019-12-04 01:16
Peer-Review Started	2019-12-04 01:20
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2019-12-30 17:39
Revised	2020-01-10 07:17
Second Decision	2020-02-14 13:38
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2020-02-14 22:26
Articles in Press	2020-02-14 22:26
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2020-02-17 02:44
Typeset the Manuscript	2020-03-12 05:38

ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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