Efficacy of Different Steroid Therapy in Preventing Esophageal Stricture after Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection: A Comparative Meta-analysis

Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is the standard therapy for superficial esophageal cancer (SEC) presently. However, postoperative mucosal defects often lead to esophageal stricture. Although steroid application is effective prophylaxis, the efficacy and safety of various steroid administration modes remain unclear. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of different steroid administrations for SEC patients post-ESD.