Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	21095
Country	India

Received	2015-06-30 14:40
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Revised	2015-09-20 21:09
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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Endoscopic incisional therapy for benign esophageal strictures: Technique and results
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Jayanta Samanta, Narendra Dhaka, Saroj Kant Sinha and Rakesh Kochhar
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Rakesh Kochhar, Professor of Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector -12, Chandigarh 160012, India. dr_kochhar@hotmail.com
Key Words	Endoscopic incisional therapy; Esophageal strictures; Anastomotic strictures; Needle knife; Radial incision and cutting
Core Tip	Benign esophageal strictures refractory to conventional balloon or bougie dilatation can be subjected to endoscopic incisional therapy. The technique entails the use of needle knife or scissors for radial incision and cutting off of the stenotic rim. Adjunctive therapies with balloon dilatation or intralesional steroids may be needed for prevention of re-stenosis. Current evidence suggests use of incisional therapy for refractory short segment (< 1 cm) anastomotic strictures and Schatzki’s rings with good safety profile and acceptable long term patency.
Publish Date	2015-12-22 10:25
Citation	Samanta J, Dhaka N, Sinha SK, Kochhar R. Endoscopic incisional therapy for benign esophageal strictures: Technique and results. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2015; 7(19): 1318-1326
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v7/i19/1318.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v7.i19.1318

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