1.   Corrosive strictures are frequently very tight, long, eccentric and multiple.

2.   For these reasons, patients with corrosive strictures often undergo surgery, which carries significant morbidity and mortality.

3.   Table II shows the pattern of recurrence over the entire period of follow up in patients with corrosive strictures.

4.   Although corrosive strictures were very often multiple, long, and tight, initial adequate dilatation with complete relief of symptoms was achieved in most patients.

5.   The higher incidence of perforation in the present study is due to a larger number of patients with corrosive strictures which are technically more difficult to dilate.

6.   In view of high efficacy and safety, it is recommended that patients with corrosive strictures should be considered first for endoscopic dilatation.