Stricture classification of pediatric esophageal strictures (SCOPES): A novel tool to predict response to endoscopic therapy
The SCOPES classification tool identifies physical stricture features that significantly influence response to endoscopic therapy. Circumferential symmetry and scar tissue protuberance were associated with higher treatment burden, suggesting these characteristics may guide therapeutic decision-making. SCOPES may aid in individualizing endoscopic management of pediatric esophageal strictures and warrants prospective validation.
Authors
- Peter Ngo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6243-6465)
- Michael A. Manfredi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0173-1441)
- Steven J. Staffa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7588-7596)
- Jessica L. Yasuda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4998-3322)
- Denis Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3843-5785)
- Brandon T. Oby
Institutions
- Boston Children's Hospital (US)
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (US)
- Boston Children's Museum (US)
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
- Published
- 2026-03-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jpn3.70403
- Primary Topic
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00