Clinical effectiveness of esophageal stricture dilation using an improved endoscopic attachment cap in adults with eosinophilic esophagitis.

ABSTRACT: The improved endoscopic attachment cap has the following new features: 1) more rounded tip; 2) stepwise dilation in two 1-mm increments; 3) softer plastic, ensuring better contact with the endoscope tip; and 4) improved adhesive tape. We evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of one-time esophageal stricture dilation using the new device in adults with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).Patients prospectively included in the Swiss EoE cohort with esophageal strictures (diameter ≤16 mm) and stricture-related symptoms underwent dilation with the new device. Symptoms were assessed using the Eosinophilic Esophagitis Activity Index patient-reported outcomes instrument before and 2 weeks after a single dilation.60 patients (median age 42 years; 75% male) were evaluated. Bougienage was successfu

SUBMITTER: Schoepfer AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12507039 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature