[Topical mitomycin C treatment of a benign oesophageal stricture following caustic ingestion in a four-year-old boy].

Accidental caustic ingestion is a common problem in young children at the age of 1 to 4 years. In cases of circular injuries of the oesophagus subsequent strictures can arise. Endoscopic balloon dilatation is the commonly used intervention but does not always lead to permanent improvement. We report the successful use of mitomycin C in a young boy in whom we could achieve ongoing relief of dysphagia after the unsuccessful long-term use of frequent endoscopic dilatations.