Publications by authors named "T Blasberg"
Background And Aims: Esophageal stricture (ES) is a severe adverse event following wide-field endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of superficial esophageal carcinoma. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of combining endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) and budesonide orodispersible tablet (BOT) in preventing post-ESD strictures.
Methods: This prospective case series included patients with superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma who had wide-field ESD (≥75% circumference, resection length ≥50 mm).
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- - The study investigates the effectiveness of endoscopic bougienage for treating benign esophageal strictures, focusing on how the timing between dilation sessions influences patient outcomes.
- - A total of 238 patients were analyzed from two centers, revealing that those treated with more frequent dilation sessions achieved better clinical results, except for patients with strictures caused by radiation, who did better with less frequent sessions.
- - The findings suggest that a higher frequency of bougienage generally results in faster symptom relief and better dilation outcomes, while specific cases like radiogenic strictures may require different treatment intervals for optimal results.
Background: Delayed bleeding is the most frequent complication after endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of large colon polyps. Today, prophylactic clipping with through-the-scope clips (TTSCs) is commonly used to reduce the risk of bleeding. However, the over-the-scope clip (OTSC) system might be superior to TTSCs in achieving hemostasis.
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