Endoscopic incision with esophageal stenting helped to remove a gastrostomy tube in a patient with refractory stricture

Intern Med. 2015;54(5):473-5. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.54.3360. Epub 2015 Jan 15.

Abstract

Most cases of esophageal benign stricture can be successfully managed with dilation; however, refractory stricture is often unresponsive to repeated dilation. Endoscopic incision is a novel technique for treating refractory esophageal stricture, although recurrence is noted in patients with stricture measuring greater than 1.5 cm, thus requiring the use of repeated incisions and/or preventive dilation. We herein report a case of refractory esophageal stricture treated with an endoscopic incision and esophageal stenting, which successfully allowed the gastrostomy tube to be removed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization
  • Esophageal Stenosis / surgery*
  • Esophagoscopy / methods*
  • Female
  • Gastrostomy / methods
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence
  • Stents*