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Dig Dis Sci ; 58(11): 3218-23, 2013 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23925823

ABSTRACT

GOALS AND BACKGROUND: Simple benign strictures may be relieved with one to three dilation sessions. Resistant benign strictures are anatomically complex and resistant to therapy. We sought to determine the efficacy and safety of esophageal self-dilation with bougie dilators in the largest series to date. STUDY: A retrospective chart review was performed to identify patients who underwent esophageal self-dilation at two tertiary referral centers (Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona and Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota) between January 1, 2003 and June 30, 2012. Demographic details and clinical information regarding relief of dysphagia, complications, and frequency of endoscopic and self-dilation were abstracted. RESULTS: Of the 32 patients who began self-dilation for nonmalignant strictures, 30 [22 men; median (range) age, 62 years (22-86 years)] were included in the study. Median (range) follow-up was 37 months (14-281 months). Stricture etiology included radiation therapy (n = 8), anastomotic stricture (n = 9), eosinophilic esophagitis (n = 4), caustic ingestion (n = 3), photodynamic therapy (n = 2), granulation tissue (n = 2), peptic stricture (n = 1) and one patient had radiation therapy and peptic stricture. The average number (range) of physician performed dilations before self-dilation was 12 (4-55). Esophageal self-dilation was successful in treating 90 % of patients. Dysphagia score (2 vs. 1; P < 0.001), stricture diameter (median; 5 vs. 12 mm; P < 0.001) and weight (median; 73 vs. 77 kg; P < 0.001) were significantly different between EDG dilation versus self-dilation. CONCLUSIONS: Esophageal self-dilation is a safe, effective treatment for resistant, benign esophageal strictures. This management strategy should be strongly considered in this patient population.


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Dilatation/instrumentation , Dilatation/methods , Esophageal Stenosis/therapy , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult
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Dig Dis Sci ; 56(2): 435-40, 2011 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21221805

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Resistant benign esophageal strictures can have a negative impact on patients' quality of life. A portion of these patients require frequent physician performed dilations, leading to numerous interactions with their attendant inconvenience and sense of dependence. This study demonstrates the efficacy, safety and effect on quality of life of this under-utilized technique. METHODS: A retrospective chart review was performed for all patients undergoing esophageal self dilation at our institution between January 2003 and November 2009. The impact on quality of life was evaluated using a telephone questionnaire specifically designed to explore emotional, social and financial impacts. RESULTS: Of the 11 patients who initially began self dilation for non-malignant strictures, nine are included in this study. Median follow-up was 35.4 months (range 6-168). No significant complications were reported. When asked to compare self dilation with physician performed dilation a large proportion of patients reported financial benefits, and a majority reported being more socially active. Overall quality of life improvement was reported by almost all of the participants in the study. Global scores for dysphagia and overall quality of life were significantly improved under conditions of self dilation versus physician performed dilation (P = 0.008 and P = 0.016, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that esophageal self dilation can be a safe and effective treatment modality in motivated patients with benign resistant esophageal strictures. Esophageal self dilation has a positive impact on emotional, social, and financial aspects of patient's life. Self dilation should be considered a treatment option in all patients with benign resistant esophageal strictures.


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Dilatation/instrumentation , Dilatation/methods , Esophageal Stenosis/therapy , Self Care/methods , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Deglutition Disorders/etiology , Deglutition Disorders/prevention & control , Dilatation/economics , Female , Humans , Interviews as Topic , Male , Middle Aged , Quality of Life , Recurrence , Retrospective Studies , Self Care/economics , Self Care/instrumentation , Surveys and Questionnaires
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