Efficacy of endoscopic radial incision (ERI) for benign stricture of upper digestive system

VernacularTitle:内镜下放射状切开治疗上消化道良性狭窄的临床初探
Author: Yun ZHUANG ; Jianping CHEN ; Jing SUN ; Fu XU ; Lijun YANG
Keywords: benign stricture of upper digestive system; anastomotic stricture; endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD); caustic stricture; endoscopic radial incision; balloon dilatation
From: China Journal of Endoscopy 2016;22(2):107-110
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of endoscopic radial incision (ERI) for benign stricture of upper digestive system. Methods Patients with benign esophageal or gastric stricture (including anastomotic stricture, stricture after ESD and caustic stricture) were enrolled in this study. The stage of stricture, length of the lesion and the thickness of the scar were recorded. ERI (maybe associated with balloon dilatation) were performed. Post-opera-tive symptoms, complications and follow-up were also recorded. Results 7 patients were enrolled and all received ERI, and 4 additional balloon dilatation were done. Dysphagia in all patients relieved. 1 case with hemorrhage oc-curred and relieved with conservative treatment. Majority of the patients got long-term remission after 1~2 times of ERI. Conclusion ERI is safe and effective for benign stricture of upper digestive system. It may prolong the dyspha-gia-free period, worth clinical promotion.