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Esophageal stricture historical perspective
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The first intervention for esophageal stricture was done in the 17th century by halebone. The first bougienage was performed in 1801. In 1868, esophagoscope was developed for the first time. In 1877, first surgical resection for esophageal carcinoma was performed by Vincenz Czerny. The first stent was introduced in 1990.
Landmark Events in the Development of Treatment Strategies
Landmark Events in the Development of Treatment Strategies
- Esophageal dialtion was first done in the 17 century by a curved whalebone.[1]
- In 1801, the first bougienage was performed by Alexis Boyer.[1]
- In 1868, esophagoscope was developed by Adolf Kussmaul to diagnose esophageal cancer as a one of the most causes of esophageal stricture.[2]
- In 1877, first resection of the cervical esophagus for carcinoma was performed by Vincenz Czerny.[2]
- In 1913, the first subtotal thoracic esophagectomy was performed by Franz Torek.[2]
- In 1913, the first esophagectomy with an intrathoracic esophagogastric anastomosis was performed by Tohru Ohsawa.[2]
- In 1966, steroid injection added to endoscopic dilation to prevent stricture recurrence.[3]
- In 1990, the first self expandable metal stent was introduced.[4]
Famous Cases
Famous Cases
- The following are a few famous cases of esophageal stricture due to esophageal carcinoma:
- Humphrey DeForest Bogart
- Christopher Eric Hitchens
- Ron Silver
- Richard Dawson
- Jean Hagen
- Sylvia Maria Kristel
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lew RJ, Kochman ML (2002). “A review of endoscopic methods of esophageal dilation”. J. Clin. Gastroenterol. 35 (2): 117–26. PMID 12172355.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Karamanou M, Markatos K, Papaioannou TG, Zografos G, Androutsos G (2017). “Hallmarks in history of esophageal carcinoma”. J BUON. 22 (4): 1088–1091. PMID 28952239.
- ↑ Ashcraft KW, Holder TM (1969). “The expeimental treatment of esophageal strictures by intralesional steroid injections”. J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. 58 (5): 685–91 passim. PMID 5348158.
- ↑ Martinez JC, Puc MM, Quiros RM (2011). “Esophageal stenting in the setting of malignancy”. ISRN Gastroenterol. 2011: 719575. doi:10.5402/2011/719575. PMC 3168502. PMID 21991527.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahda Alihashemi M.D. [2]