[Benign esophageal stenosis: role of endoscopic therapy]

Chir Ital. 2000 Sep-Oct;52(5):585-8.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The authors report on their experience over a period of three years with the endoscopic treatment of benign oesophageal stenosis utilising the endoscopic balloon dilatation (EBD) technique or Savary-Gilliard cylindrical-conical dilators. They evaluate the results of the therapy with clinical and endoscopic follow-up at six-monthly intervals. The treatment proved effective, with total remission of dysphagia symptoms in approximately 95% of patients and with a low risk of complications.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Esophageal Stenosis / therapy*
  • Esophagoscopy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged