Endoscopic dilation of esophageal stricture without fluoroscopy is safe and effective

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 15, 2002; 8(4): 766-768
Published online Aug 15, 2002. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v8.i4.766

Table 4 Adverse events and complications induced by the guide wire placement or dilation without fluoroscopic control

Complications	n	(%, 401 dilations)
Superficial mucosal tear	3	0.75
Tracheal intubation of Tracer	1	0.25
Severe hemorrhage	0
Perforation	0
Sepsis	0
Death	0

Citation: Wang YG, Tio TL, Soehendra N. Endoscopic dilation of esophageal stricture without fluoroscopy is safe and effective. World J Gastroenterol 2002; 8(4): 766-768
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v8/i4/766.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v8.i4.766

Wang YG, Tio TL, Soehendra N. Endoscopic dilation of esophageal stricture without fluoroscopy is safe and effective. World J Gastroenterol 2002; 8(4): 766-768 [PMID: 12174394 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v8.i4.766]

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