Esophageal involvement in Stevens-Johnson syndrome

The authors describe the endoscopic aspect of esophageal lesions in five ch ildren with Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Lesions involve the entire esophagus, with blistering of the epithelium leading to large ulcerations of the muco sae, Esaphageal involvement is probably underestimated in Stevens-Johnson s yndrome and may worsen dysphagia caused by oral lesions, leading to malnutr ition. Enteral nutrition can be helpful to provide feeding, Limit weight lo ss, and support skin healing. No strictures were diagnosed during the follo w-up period of these patients.