Outcomes of Self-Esophageal Dilation for Head and Neck Cancer Patients.
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DOI: 10.1044/2019_ajslp-18-0190
Abstract: Introduction Dysphagia is common following treatment for head and neck cancers, and self-esophageal dilation is a safe and effective treatment method. Prior studies on self-dilation have reported only qualitative results and included heterogeneous populations with… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; cancer; esophageal dilation; dilation ... See more keywords
PS01.043: FACTORS EFFECT THE RESULT OF ESOPHAGEAL DILATION WITH INTRALESIONAL STEROID INJECTION IN SEVERE CORROSIVE STRICTURE PATIENTS
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DOI: 10.1093/dote/doy089.ps01.043
Abstract: Endoscopic esophageal dilation has been the primary therapy in severe corrosive stricture. There is a few study on effectiveness of intralesional steroid injection combined with esophageal dilation. The author studied factors that may give positive… read more here.
Keywords: esophageal dilation; steroid injection; dilation; stricture ... See more keywords
Approach and Safety of Esophageal Dilation for Treatment of Strictures in Children With Epidermolysis Bullosa
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DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000002106
Abstract: Objective: The aim of the study is to analyze a large series of esophageal balloon dilations in patients with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) to determine procedural approach and frequency of post-endoscopic adverse events (AEs). Methods: Retrospective… read more here.
Keywords: esophageal dilation; dilation; approach safety; epidermolysis bullosa ... See more keywords
Esophageal Dilation in Children: A State of the Art Review
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DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003614
Abstract: Esophageal dilations in children are performed by several pediatric and adult professionals. We aim to summarize improvements in safety and new technology used for the treatment of complex and refractory strictures, including triamcinolone injection, endoscopic… read more here.
Keywords: dilation; dilation children; art review; state art ... See more keywords
Incidence of Long-Term Esophageal Dilation With Various Treatment Approaches in the Older Head and Neck Cancer Population
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DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2018.00466
Abstract: Purpose: Treatments for locoregionally advanced head and neck cancer (LAHNC) negatively impact swallowing function, but the long-term incidence of severe toxicity requiring esophageal dilation is not well-documented in the population. The aim of this study… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; long term; esophageal dilation; surgery ... See more keywords