The novel self-help inflatable balloon (SHIB) showed high efficacy and safety in treating refractory benign esophageal strictures, with a clinical success rate of 51.2%. Patients experienced significant improvements in dysphagia scores, decreased stricture length, and prolonged intervention-free intervals. Endoscopic resection was particularly effective, with stricture etiology and wearing time identified as predictors of recurrent stricture.
Multicenter Study by Li L, Xu N (…) Linghu E et 10 al. in Int J Surg
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