Maintenance oral viscous budesonide reduces dilation recurrence after esophageal atresia repair: a prospective clinical study - Scorecard - MDSpire

Maintenance oral viscous budesonide reduces dilation recurrence after esophageal atresia repair: a prospective clinical study

  • By

  • Cosimo Ruggiero

  • Giusy Russo

  • Denis Cozzi

  • Danila Volpe

  • Silvia Ceccanti

  • Paola Papoff

  • Miriam D’Orsi

  • Tonia Raso

  • Giulia Mancuso

  • Salvatore Oliva

  • May 14, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Oral Viscous Budesonide for Maintenance Therapy Decreases Recurrence of Dilation Following Esophageal Atresia Surgery: Findings from a Prospective Clinical Trial

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Condition
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Target PopulationChildren aged 2–18 years with repaired esophageal atresia and steroid-responsive recurrent anastomotic stricture.
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        Maintenance oral viscous budesonide reduces dilation recurrence after esophageal atresia repair: a prospective clinical study

        • by Cosimo Ruggiero, Giusy Russo, Denis Cozzi, Danila Volpe, Silvia Ceccanti, Paola Papoff, Miriam D’Orsi, Tonia Raso, Giulia Mancuso, Salvatore Oliva

        • May 14, 2026

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