Endoscopic dilation of benign esophageal strictures without fluoroscopy: experience of 2750 procedures.

Abstract

Endoscopic dilation for benign esophageal strictures without fluoroscopy is safe and effective. Postsurgical patients show excellent results for dilation, and caustic and post-radiotherapy strictures have the worst response. A diameter of 45F is a satisfactory end-point for therapy in the majority of cases.