Fig. 1
From: The occurrence and development mechanisms of esophageal stricture: state of the art review
The stricture case after endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) surgery due to early-stage esophageal cancer. a Postoperative wound; b metal stents were placed towards preventing stricture; c the stent was removed after two months post-operation; d stricture recurred 20Â days after stent removal; e completely blocked one and a half months after stent removal; f surgical stent placement again. The case was provided by the Department of Gastroenterology of Hospital Affiliated with Ningbo University School of Medicine