Is a higher frequency of esophageal dilations more effective in treating benign esophageal strictures? Retrospective, multicenter study.

ABSTRACT: Background and study aims There is still a lack of evidence-based recommendations concerning endoscopic bougienage in benign esophageal strictures. Our study aimed to assess the relevance of the time interval between endoscopic dilation (ED) sessions with regard to endoscopic and clinical response. Patients and methods We performed a retrospective study including patients treated with endoscopic bougienage for a benign esophageal stricture in two German centers. Primary endpoint was the number of ED until freedom from dysphagia was achieved. Secondary endpoints were analyses on reaching a diameter of 15 mm and on achieving clinical freedom from symptoms. Results Between April 2014 and March 2020, bougienage was used as the primary treatment for benign esophageal strict

SUBMITTER: Graf C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10781580 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature