Benign Strictures of the Esophagus and Gastric Outlet: Interventional Management
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Benign strictures of the esophagus and gastric outlet are difficult to manage conservatively and they usually require intervention to relieve dysphagia or to treat the stricture-related complications. In this article, authors review the non-surgical options that are used to treat benign strictures of the esophagus and gastric outlet, including balloon dilation, temporary stent placement, intralesional steroid injection and incisional therapy.
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دوره 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010