Esophageal stricture secondary prevention
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahda Alihashemi M.D. [2]
Overview
Overview
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of esophageal stricture include lifestyle modification, proton pump inhibitors or H2 antagonists.
Secondary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
- Effective measures for the secondary prevention of esophageal stricture after dilation include:
- Lifestyle modifications for gastroesophageal reflux disease[1]
- Using antireflux medication such as proton pump inhibitors or H2 antagonists regularly[2][3]
References
References
- ↑ Richter, Joel (2009). “Advances in GERD Current Developments in the Management of Acid-Related GI Disorders”. Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y). 5: 613–615.
- ↑ Smith PM, Kerr GD, Cockel R, Ross BA, Bate CM, Brown P, Dronfield MW, Green JR, Hislop WS, Theodossi A (1994). “A comparison of omeprazole and ranitidine in the prevention of recurrence of benign esophageal stricture. Restore Investigator Group”. Gastroenterology. 107 (5): 1312–8. PMID 7926495.
- ↑ Smith PM, Kerr GD, Cockel R, Ross BA, Bate CM, Brown P, Dronfield MW, Green JR, Hislop WS, Theodossi A (1994). “A comparison of omeprazole and ranitidine in the prevention of recurrence of benign esophageal stricture. Restore Investigator Group”. Gastroenterology. 107 (5): 1312–8. PMID 7926495.
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