Endoscopic esophageal bougienage followed by modified intralesional steroid injection for refractory benign esophageal stricture: A retrospective study and meta–analysis

Abstract

Highlights • Bougienage with steroid injection shortens overall therapy duration in RBES.• Combined therapy improves dysphagia severity compared to dilation alone.• No significant difference in time to first repeat dilation between groups.• Steroid injection shows a comparable safety profile to bougienage alone.