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ArticleThe Korean journal of internal medicine2026

Comparison of the efficacy and safety of endoscopic and fluoroscopic balloon dilatation in benign esophageal strictures.

Kwangbeom Park, Chang Hoon Oh, Do Hoon Kim, Ji Hoon Shin, Hee Kyong Na, Ji Yong Ahn, Jeong Hoon Lee, Kee Wook Jung, Kee Don Choi, Ho June Song and 2 more

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Kwangbeom ParkDepartment of Internal Medicine, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Seoul, Korea.
Chang Hoon OhDepartment of Radiology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Do Hoon KimDepartment of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Ji Hoon ShinDepartment of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Hee Kyong NaDepartment of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Ji Yong AhnDepartment of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Jeong Hoon LeeDepartment of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Kee Wook JungDepartment of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Kee Don ChoiDepartment of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Ho June SongDepartment of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Gin Hyug LeeDepartment of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Hwoon-Yong JungDepartment of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

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BACKGROUND/

aimsBalloon dilatation under endoscopic or fluoroscopic guidance is regarded as the gold standard for treating benign esophageal strictures. However, no prior studies have compared endoscopic balloon dilatation (EBD) with fluoroscopic balloon dilatation (FBD). We aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of the two methods.

methodsSubjects who underwent balloon dilatation under endoscopic or fluoroscopic guidance for benign esophageal strictures between 2001 and 2018 were eligible. Their medical records were retrospectively reviewed, and clinical characteristics were investigated.

resultsFrom 201 patients, 60 patients underwent EBD, and the remaining 141 underwent FBD. The mean age was higher in the FBD group than in the EBD group (69.77 vs. 58.63 yr, p < 0.001). The most frequent etiology of the strictures was surgery in both groups. Longer procedure times, cervical esophageal location, and short stricture length were significantly associated with the FBD group. Multivariable analysis showed that old age (HR 1.028), higher dysphagia grade (HR 1.561 for grade II and HR 3.518 for grade III), and long stricture length (HR 1.943) were significantly associated with the short dilatation-free period. There were no significant differences in dilatation-free periods or adverse events between the groups.

conclusionBoth EBD and FBD are safe and effective primary treatment modalities for treating benign esophageal strictures. Choosing an appropriate method depending on the location and length of the stricture and the institution's capacity and resources would produce more effective results.

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DilatationEsophageal StenosisEsophagoscopyAgedFemaleFluoroscopyHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeDilatationEsophageal stenosisEsophagus

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