A Comparison of Temporary Self-Expanding Plastic and Biodegradable Stents for Refractory Benign Esophageal Strictures

Placement of SEPSs or biodegradable stents provides long-term relief of dysphagia in 30% and 33%, respectively, of patients with RBES. Biodegradable stents require fewer procedures than SEPSs, offering an advantage. Although stent placement is a viable strategy in patients with RBES, the ideal strategy still needs to be defined.