Endoscopic Incision with Esophageal Stenting Helped to Remove a Gastrostomy Tube in a Patient with Refractory Stricture

Abstract

Most cases of esophageal benign stricture can be successfully managed with dilation; however, refractory stricture is often unresponsive to repeated dilation. Endoscopic incision is a novel technique for treating refractory esophageal stricture, although recurrence is noted in patients with stricture measuring greater than 1.5 cm, thus requiring the use of repeated incisions and/or preventive dilation. We herein report a case of refractory esophageal stricture treated with an endoscopic incision and esophageal stenting, which successfully allowed the gastrostomy tube to be removed.