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Univ Med Ctr Utrecht, Dept Gastroenterol & Hepatol, POB 85500, NL-3508 GA Utrecht, NetherlandsUniv Med Ctr Utrecht, Dept Gastroenterol & Hepatol, POB 85500, NL-3508 GA Utrecht, Netherlands
Vleggaar, Frank P.
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Siersema, Peter D.
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Univ Med Ctr Utrecht, Dept Gastroenterol & Hepatol, POB 85500, NL-3508 GA Utrecht, NetherlandsUniv Med Ctr Utrecht, Dept Gastroenterol & Hepatol, POB 85500, NL-3508 GA Utrecht, Netherlands
Siersema, Peter D.
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[1] Univ Med Ctr Utrecht, Dept Gastroenterol & Hepatol, POB 85500, NL-3508 GA Utrecht, Netherlands
Approximately 10% of benign esophageal strictures appear to be refractory to standard dilation therapy. Temporary stent placement is an alternative therapeutic option for these cases. However, only one-third of patients with refractory benign esophageal strictures remain dysphagia free after self-expanding stent placement. Stent migration and hyperplastic tissue reaction limit the efficacy of this type of treatment. Novel stents should be designed to overcome these problems. (C) 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.