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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jun 27, 2025; 17(6): 105963
Published online Jun 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i6.105963
Published online Jun 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i6.105963
Table 1 Common methods of endoscopic dilation for benign esophageal stenosis
Treatment methods | Indications | Whether to use radiation assistance | Advantages | Disadvantages |
Guide-wire-free bougie | Simple stenosis of the distal esophagus | No | Simple to operate, and patients can use it at home | It is only applicable in simple linear stenosis |
Guide-wire-assisted bougie | Complex stenosis of the distal esophagus | Yes | Cost-effective and reusable. Guidance by a guide wire makes it safer | It is not applicable in severe stenosis |
Endoscopic balloon | Complex or severe stenosis of the esophagus | Yes | Dilation effect is definite, and it can be applied in a wider range of scenarios | Cost is high and the operation process is relatively complex |
- Citation: Chen CX, Jin ZA, Yang M, Tang FT, Tang SH. Endoscopic treatment of benign esophageal strictures: Advances and challenges. World J Gastrointest Surg 2025; 17(6): 105963
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v17/i6/105963.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v17.i6.105963