Taylor and Francis Group, Journal of Interventional Gastroenterology, 2(3), p. 69
DOI: 10.7178/jig.111
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Iatrogenic perforation of the oesophagus is life threatening, usually managed surgically. A 4 year-old boy sustained an intra-operative oesophageal perforation while undergoing laparoscopic redo-Nissen Fundoplication for gastro- oesophgeal reflux symptoms. After several failed attempts to manage the patients surgically and conservatively, he was successfully treated by deployment of a temporary covered stent. Although commonly employed as an alternative management option in adults, the use of temporary covered stents in the paediatric population is rare especially for non- malignant disease. This technique can potentially reduce morbidity and surgical intervention.