The role of endoscopic dilation and stents in refractory benign esophageal strictures: a retrospective analysis

The role of endoscopic dilation and stents in refractory benign esophageal strictures: a retrospective analysis

Abstract Background The outcomes of patients with refractory benign esophageal strictures (RBES) are unclear, and the clinical efficacy of dilation versus stent placement is lacking. Our objective was to explore the role of endoscopic dilation and stents placement in the management of RBES. Methods...

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Main Authors: Qing Lu, Hailin Yan, Yilan Wang, Tiantian Lei, Linlin Zhu, Hongsheng Ma, Jinlin Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Refractory benign esophageal strictures
Esophageal dilation
Esophageal stents
Long-term outcomes
Retrospective analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-019-1006-0

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