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ADSC-sheet Transplantation to Prevent Stricture after Extended Esophageal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
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2017
This study reports a successful method of endoscopical adipose tissue-derived stromal cell (ADSC)-sheet transplantation for esophageal stricture prevention after an extended endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) in a swine model.
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Esophageal Strictures-I: Introduction
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2025
Esophageal strictures involve abnormal narrowing or tightening of the esophagus. They vary in length and severity, ranging from mild constriction to complete obstruction, and are classified as benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Etiology The primary cause of esophageal strictures is long-standing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), accounting for about 70 to 80% of adult cases. Chronic acid reflux can lead to injury and scarring of the esophageal lining, culminating in...
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Urethral Stricture Induction Followed by Buccal Mucosa Graft Urethroplasty in a Rat Model
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2023
In the present protocol, a urethral stricture induction was developed in Wistar rats, followed by urethral reconstruction with a buccal mucosa graft. A retrograde urethrogram and laser Doppler assessment were performed, validating urethral reconstruction (after stricture formation) and graft placement.
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Esophageal Strictures-II: Clinical Features and Management
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2025
Patients with esophageal strictures often experience a range of symptoms. Initially, they may have difficulty swallowing solid foods, which can progress to include liquids. Additional symptoms may involve chest pain or discomfort, regurgitating food and fluids, heartburn, unintentional weight loss, coughing or choking during meals, and hoarseness. Healthcare providers should gather a comprehensive medical history and conduct a physical examination for diagnosis. If esophageal stricture is...
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Three-dimensional Optical-resolution Photoacoustic Microscopy
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2011
Optical-resolution photoacoustic microscopy (OR-PAM) is an emerging technology capable of imaging optical absorption contrasts in vivo with cellular resolution and sensitivity. Here, we provide a visualized instruction on the experimental protocols of OR-PAM, including system configuration, system alignment, typical in vivo experimental procedures, and functional imaging schemes.
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Treatment selection depends mainly on the stricture’s location, length, cause, and severity. These features help clinicians decide whether to use endoscopic dilation, incision, stent placement, medication, surgical reconstruction, or a combination of approaches. Matching the intervention to the narrowing and its underlying disease is important because a single strategy may not be appropriate for every patient.
Endoscopic dilation expands the narrowed segment, while incision releases the constricting tissue. A stent helps maintain an open passage, medication addresses contributing disease when appropriate, and surgical reconstruction provides a more extensive repair. The choice depends on the anatomical and clinical characteristics of the stricture, rather than on one universally preferred technique.
Recurrence is possible because the processes that produced the narrowing, including scar tissue, inflammation, injury, or disease, may continue or return. Initial improvement therefore does not always represent a permanent solution. Follow-up allows clinicians to monitor whether passage remains adequate and to determine whether repeated or combined treatment is needed.
Careful diagnosis identifies the stricture’s location, length, cause, and severity before treatment is selected. This information connects the narrowing with the most suitable intervention and helps clinicians anticipate the degree of support or repair required. Diagnostic assessment also establishes a basis for follow-up, especially when the condition has features associated with recurrence.
Restoring passage can improve the movement of food, urine, or other bodily contents through the affected hollow organ. Patients may experience less pain and less obstruction, while treatment can also help prevent downstream complications such as infection or organ damage. The expected benefit depends on which passage is narrowed and how effectively it is reopened.
Repeated or combined treatment may be considered when a stricture returns or when one intervention does not adequately maintain passage. For example, clinicians may need to pair approaches that relieve the narrowing with measures that support continued openness or address its cause. Ongoing follow-up is essential for recognizing these situations and adapting care.