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  • Title: [The endoscopic treatment of postoperative stenoses of the upper digestive tract].
    Author: Raschellà GF, Maggio F, Belverde B, Cecchinelli D, Scarpitti A, Rivolta R, Panzini A, Micacchi M, Mascagni D, Lucci S.
    Journal: G Chir; 1996; 17(11-12):611-3. PubMed ID: 9162187.
    Abstract:
    The authors compare their experience in dilatation of postoperative benign esophageal strictures. A total of 60 patients (37 males, 23 females: mean age 52), all with severe dysphagia, from January 1985 to September 1995, underwent endoscopic dilatation: 32 of these with Savary dilators and 28 with balloon dilators. Dilatation was effective in 93% in both groups. Two severe complications were recorded (1 heart attack and 1 perforation) in the group that underwent endoscopic dilatation with Savary dilators. During endoscopic management, pain recurred in 43% and 87% of cases after balloon or Savary dilatations, respectively. The authors believe balloon dilators are more effective, better tolerated and with less complications than Savary dilators. They reserve the management with Savary dilators to the extremely severe esophageal strictures.
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