Efficacy and Safety of EndoMAXX (TM), A New Non-Foreshortening Fully Covered Nitinol Esophageal Stent

18), p=1.0].Complications occurred in 3 pts.(9.6%) (all self-limited bleeding near the transesophageal prosthesis).No perforations occurred.Endoscopic injection of steroids did not accelerate remediation compared to patients who did not receive injected steroids [median 24 (IQR 8, 38.5) weeks, mean 7.5 (+/-2.6)dilations vs. median 11 (IQR 2, 14) weeks, mean 3.8 (+/-2.3)dilations, p=0.16 and p=0.007].Conclusions: 1. Radiation-induced strictures appear to have a delayed onset from time of injury.2. Endoscopic dilation can achieve medium-term luminal remediation but has a high long-term recurrence rate.3. Endoscopically injected steroids do not promote remediation of radiation strictures.