Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	117303
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Comparative study of self-expandable stent placement, bougie dilation, and balloon dilation for post-inflammatory oesophageal strictures
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Hui-Feng Yuan, Ping Liu, Chang-Qing Guo and Yong-Hua Bi
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Corresponding Author	Yong-Hua Bi, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Interventional Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.1, East Jian She Road, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan Province, China. 274233911@qq.com
Key Words	Benign oesophageal strictures; Bougies dilators; Balloon dilation; Stents; Peptic stricture
Core Tip	This is a retrospective single-center observational study to investigate the safety, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) placement, bougie dilation, and balloon dilation for patients with post-inflammatory oesophageal strictures (PIESs). Bougie and balloon dilation are safe, effective and cost-efficient treatments for PIESs. However, treatment of PIESs with SEMSs should be undertaken with caution because of the high cumulative costs, prolonged hospital stays, frequent hospitalisations and stent-related complications.
Citation	Yuan HF, Liu P, Guo CQ, Bi YH. Comparative study of self-expandable stent placement, bougie dilation, and balloon dilation for post-inflammatory oesophageal strictures. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-04 01:47
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-04 01:47
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-17 10:32
Return for Revision	2025-12-18 11:50
Revised	2025-12-21 07:54
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-12-22 12:47
Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-21 02:38
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-21 07:16
Articles in Press	2026-01-21 07:16
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