refractory esophageal stricture
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) they had been diagnosed with esophageal benign stricture according to clinical manifestation, gastroscopy, and pathology; (2) they had persistent symptoms of dysphagia despite = three sessions of endoscopic therapy, and (3) they had complete medical records and follow-up information, including gender, age at first therapy, RBES etiology, number, location, length and diameter of structures, endoscopic therapy, the period between two consecutive endoscopic interventions, and adverse events.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) younger than 16 years old; (2) had received<3 endoscopic interventions; (3) had been diagnosed with congenital esophageal stenosis, malignant esophageal strictures, or with esophageal fistula.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| dysphagia-free; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
West China Hospital, Sichuan University