Safe method of steroid injection following esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection for postoperative stricture prevention
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DOI: 10.1111/den.13506
Abstract: LOCAL STEROID INJECTIONS are widely used for stricture prevention after esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). Animal studies show some potential risks of steroid therapy, such as atrophy of the muscularis propria and perforation during healing… read more here.
Keywords: stricture prevention; steroid injection; method; submucosal ... See more keywords
Stricture Prevention after Extensive Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection of Neoplastic Barrett's Esophagus: Individualized Oral Steroid Prophylaxis
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DOI: 10.1155/2019/2075256
Abstract: Introduction Endoscopic resection (ER) exceeding ≥75% of the esophageal circumference is accompanied with a high stricture risk regardless of the resection method. The ideal strategy for stricture prevention is not well defined today. Different approaches… read more here.
Keywords: stricture prevention; oral steroid; stricture; barrett ... See more keywords