Assessment of long-term results of repeated dilations and impact of a scheduled program of dilations for refractory esophageal strictures: a retrospective case-control study.

Overall, long-term esophageal dilations resulted in a 79.5% success rate and the need for further dilatations decreased significantly in both groups after 18-month follow-up. A scheduled dilation program was associated with a higher probability of final success and lower treatment duration.