What instrumentation is frequently used to dilate strictures in the esophagus?

a. Bougies
b. Cannula
c. Goodell dilator
d. Endoscope


ANS: A
Patients with esophageal strictures may require frequent dilation with bougie dilators, which range in size from 16 to 60 French.

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