Self-expanding metal stents for esophageal perforation with nasogastric tube insertion in esophageal carcinoma

Lidocaine swallow analgesia for severe painful prolonged esophageal disorders

“…Esophageal pain is a distressing symptom in patients with esophageal tumor, inflammation, lesions, and foreign body. [ 1 2 ] Lidocaine swallow provides reliable topical analgesia for the esophagogastric tract in emergency situations. [ 2 ] However, there is no publication regarding the use of lidocaine swallow analgesia for nonemergent esophageal pain.…”

“…Prolonged severe esophageal pain is problematic. [ 1 ] Lidocaine-laced drink is more effective at relieving severe esophageal pain; compared to pantoprazole, analgesics, and antacids. [ 2 ] Topical lidocaine provides effective analgesia for esophageal and oral procedures.…”