After marking the tumor extent, a stiff guidewire is passed through the stricture and the scope is withdrawn. When stenting proximal or mid-esophageal malignant strictures, it is wise to leave the ...

Benign anastomotic strictures after esophagectomy ... All patients underwent this procedure to treat malignant tumors located in the distal esophagus or at the gastroesophageal junction, and ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD An esophageal stricture is a gradual narrowing of the esophagus, which can lead to ...