Therapeutic Intervention in Pediatric Endoscopy: Management of Postsurgical Complications and Bleeding

Hörning A, Seitz G, Schluckebier D, De Laffolie J (2025)

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2025

Journal

Visceral Medicine Karger Publishers

DOI: 10.1159/000545893

Abstract

Background: Pediatric surgical complications and their endoscopic treatment approaches share a unique challenge of small anatomy, highly volatile situations and the need to be flexible with instruments which have been designed for older and bigger patients. In the last few decades, endoscopic interventions have emerged as a minimally invasive alternative approach to standard open closure procedures for the treatment of postsurgical complications. Summary: This review summarizes the most common situations and techniques in pediatric endoscopy taking on postsurgical complications, including opportunities to improve outcome and overcome barriers of individualized therapy as compared to adult strategies. Key Message: Endoscopic management of postsurgical complications is highly effective and associated with high success rates, low mortality, and minimal recurrence of the underlying pathology.

Authors with CRIS profile

André Hörning Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

Involved external institutions

Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg (UKGM) DE Germany (DE) Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust GB United Kingdom (GB)

How to cite

APA:

Hörning, A., Seitz, G., Schluckebier, D., & De Laffolie, J. (2025). Therapeutic Intervention in Pediatric Endoscopy: Management of Postsurgical Complications and Bleeding. Visceral Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1159/000545893

MLA:

Hörning, André, et al. "Therapeutic Intervention in Pediatric Endoscopy: Management of Postsurgical Complications and Bleeding." Visceral Medicine (2025).

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