Kosin Med J.  2022 Dec;37(4):261-263. 10.7180/kmj.22.143.

Which endoscopic treatment is effective for the treatment of benign esophageal stricture: balloon or incision?

• Jung K

• KMID: 2538855
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7180/kmj.22.143

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