Risk of stricture after endoscopic submucosal dissection in the cervical esophagus and efficacy of local steroid injection for stricture prevention (with video)

There is a high incidence of stricture after endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for cervical esophageal cancer. We aimed to elucidate the risk factors for stricture and evaluate the efficacy of steroid injection for stricture prevention in the cervical esophagus.