title: A review of endoscopic methods of esophageal dilation.
abstract: Esophageal strictures from a variety of benign and malignant causes require dilation therapy when patients develop symptoms of dysphagia. Dilation can be accomplished using a variety of dilating devices and adjunctive techniques. The approach to management of esophageal strictures is reviewed with a focus on dilation technique and special considerations for various stricture types.
authors.affiliation: Medicine Division of Gastroenterology, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Ronald J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Lew
authors.forename: Michael L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Kochman
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004106:Dilatation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004945:Esophagoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D015552:Injections, Intralesional
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones