ASGE Endo Hangout: Esophageal Strictures | April 2024-Recorded Webinar

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Video Summary

In this ASGE Endo Hangout for GI Fellows, Dr. Alon Kahn discussed the management of esophageal strictures, focusing on various types of strictures, including peptic strictures, post-ESD strictures, and cricopharyngeal narrowing due to cervical vertebral compression. Topics included dilation techniques, such as balloon or bougie dilation, the use of intralesional steroids, and other advanced methods like endoscopic incisional therapy and esophageal self-dilation for refractory strictures. Dr. Kahn also touched on the use of cryotherapy for strictures and incorporating biopsy forceps to disrupt Schatzki rings after dilation. The session concluded with a Q&A session where Dr. Kahn provided further insights and recommendations based on the attendees' questions.

Keywords

ASGE Endo Hangout

GI Fellows

esophageal strictures

peptic strictures

post-ESD strictures

cricopharyngeal narrowing

dilation techniques

intralesional steroids

endoscopic incisional therapy