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Benign oesophageal strictures: overview and management strategies

6 September 2021 | | Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice | Endoscopic dilation, Esophageal benign stricture, Stent

Benign oesophageal strictures may have several attributable causes including caustic injuries, long-term acid reflux, eosinophilic oesophagitis, anastomotic strictures and endoscopic therapy. Endoscopic dilation via bougies or balloon dilators may treat most strictures successfully and satisfactorily. However, in some situations treatment...