Endoscopic Recanalization of a Long Segment Esophageal Obstruction Using the Combined Antegrade and Retrograde...

The combined antegrade and retrograde endoscopic rendezvous technique effectively restores patency for esophageal short-segment obstructing strictures (<3 cm). However, long-segment strictures typically require complex surgery, with endoscopic management rarely reported. We report a 44-year-old man with a 9 cm esophageal obstruction due to peptic stricture who was at high risk of esophageal resection due to severe cardiac disease and prior abdominal surgeries. He underwent successful recanalization using a rendezvous technique. Serial dilations with subsequent esophageal stenting restored luminal patency. This case highlights the feasibility of an endoscopic approach as a safe and effective alternative to surgery in long-segment peptic strictures.