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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 15, 2002; 8(4): 766-768
Published online Aug 15, 2002. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v8.i4.766
Published online Aug 15, 2002. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v8.i4.766
Table 2 The Classification of esophageal strictures
| Grades | Passage (can eat) | Endoscopy* (can pass) | Lumen diameter |
| 0 | Normal diet (+) | Standard one (+) | > 12 mm |
| I | Solid diet (+) | GIF-XQ/240 (+) | 9-12 mm |
| II | Half liquid (+) | GIF-XP (+) | 6-9 mm |
| III | Liquid diet (+) | GIF-XP (-) | < 6 mm |
| IV | Water (+)/(-) | Tracer wire (+)** | < 1 mm |
- Citation: Wang YG, Tio TL, Soehendra N. Endoscopic dilation of esophageal stricture without fluoroscopy is safe and effective. World J Gastroenterol 2002; 8(4): 766-768
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v8/i4/766.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v8.i4.766