OBJECTIVE The purpose of our investigation was to determine the usefulness of barium studies for differentiating benign and malignant strictures of the esophagus. MATERIALS AND METHODS A search of radiology and endoscopy files revealed 100 patients with esophageal strictures on barium studies who underwent endoscopy (with endoscopic brushings or biopsy specimens in 57). The images from these ...

BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS  Road Map (RM) fluoroscopy is a radiological technique that enables visualization of anatomic structures using image subtraction at peak opacification. RM fluoroscopy has never previously been evaluated for use in endoscopy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of RM in guiding endoscopic intervention in the esophagus. PATIENTS AND METHODS  This was a...

Esophageal stricture is a well-described complication following tracheoesophageal fistula repair. Herein, we report two patients who had persistent esophageal strictures after several months of repeat balloon dilatations. Each patient was treated with a single application of topical mitomycin C in addition to esophageal dilatation, which resulted in complete resolution of the stricture.

The goal is to present a new surgical technique that may solve and prevent tracheostomal stenosis after total infracricoid laryngectomy. The concepts on which the technique is based are explained and the technique as performed is described. The complete success achieved in three clinical cases treated with this technique is also presented.