Pharmacological therapy for preventing esophageal stricture after endoscopic submucosal dissection: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

In patients undergoing ESD, oral hydrocortisone sodium succinate combined with aluminum phosphate gel was the most effective intervention for reducing the incidence of postoperative esophageal stricture. The combination of PGA sheet plus fibrin glue was most effective in minimizing the number of EBD sessions required.