Endoscopic Dilation of Bariatric RNY Anastomotic Strictures: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11695-018-3491-6
Abstract: Gastrojejunostomy anastomotic strictures are a complication of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery without an established treatment guideline. A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to determine the safety and efficacy of endoscopic dilation in their management.… read more here.
Keywords: systematic review; dilation; anastomotic strictures; endoscopic dilation ... See more keywords
Risk factors and clinical outcomes of endoscopic dilation in benign esophageal strictures: a long-term follow-up study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2019.12.040
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Endoscopic dilation (ED) is still the mainstay of therapeutic management of benign esophageal strictures (BES). This study aimed to establish risk factors for refractory BES and assess long-term clinical outcomes of ED.… read more here.
Keywords: benign esophageal; dilation; study; risk factors ... See more keywords
The Art of Endoscopic Dilation: Lessons Learned Over 4 Decades of Practice.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gtc.2021.07.002
Abstract: The author offers his approach to esophageal dilation based on 40 years of a practice specializing in swallowing disorders and esophageal disease. He discusses general concepts in the management of esophageal strictures and then provides an… read more here.
Keywords: dilation lessons; dilation; endoscopic dilation; practice ... See more keywords
Clinical efficacy of endoscopic dilation combined with bleomycin injection for benign anastomotic stricture after rectal surgery
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030036
Abstract: Benign anastomotic stricture is a frequent complication after rectal surgery. This study investigated the feasibility of endoscopic dilation combined with bleomycin injection for benign anastomotic stricture after rectal surgery. 31 patients who diagnosed with benign… read more here.
Keywords: benign anastomotic; dilation; group; endoscopic dilation ... See more keywords