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J. R. CROKER, A. G. VALLON, P. B. COTTON, BENIGN OESOPHAGEAL STRICTURE IN THE ELDERLY—USE OF CIMETIDINE AND FIBRE-OPTIC DILATATION, Age and Ageing, Volume 9, Issue 1, February 1980, Pages 53–58, https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/9.1.53
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Abstract
Peptic strictures of the oesophagus may occur rapidly in the elderly. Dilatation of benign oesophageal stricture using a fibre-optic endoscope provides effective and safe treatment. Forty-eight dilatations were performed on 19 patients without significant complications. Swallowing was improved in all patients. The use of cimetidine is described.
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