Chen PC. Endoscopic balloon dilation of esophageal strictures following surgical anastomoses, endoscopic variceal sclerotherapy, and corrosive ingestion.
Gastrointest Endosc 1992;
38:586-9. [PMID:
1341884 DOI:
10.1016/s0016-5107(92)70523-9]
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Abstract
Between 1987 and 1991, endoscopic balloon dilation was performed for esophageal strictures which developed after operation in 28 cases, after sclerotherapy in 9 cases, and after corrosive injury in 8 cases, for a total of 45 cases. The locations of stricture were upper third in 20 cases, mid-third in 2 cases, and lower third in 23 cases. The stricture appeared clinically 1 to 3 months after esophageal injury. Endoscopic follow-up interval was 1 week. A total of 136 dilations were done in these 45 patients with an average of 2.6 times/case (range, 1 to 8). The result of dilation was good in 9 cases, improved in 18 cases, slightly improved in 15 cases, with only 3 cases having no response. The follow-up period was 2 years on average (range, 0.5 to 4 years). The data suggest that endoscopic balloon dilation is a safe, effective, and easy method for the management of esophageal stricture caused by surgical anastomosis, sclerotherapy, and corrosive injury.
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