Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5659760 Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2017 19 Pages PDF
Abstract
Non-adherence to the rule of 3 does not appear to increase the risk of AEs, particularly perforation, after esophageal dilation using bougie dilators. Caution is needed with the dilation of malignant strictures, as there is an increased risk of perforations and AEs. However, large prospective studies are needed to verify the results of this study.
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