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The feasibility and safety of prophylactic treatment, n (%)
|
Outcome
|
|
| Stricture rate | 0 (0) |
| Main complication | 1 (7) |
| Procedure-related bleeding | 0 (0) |
| Procedure-related perforation | 0 (0) |
| Newly diagnosed diabetes or aggravation of diabetes | 0 (0) |
| Pepticulcer | 0 (0) |
| Adrenocortical insufficiency | 0 (0) |
| Aggravation of osteoporosis or fracture | 0 (0) |
| Infection | 1 (7) |
| Corticosteroid related mental disorders | 0 (0) |
| Follow-up period (mo), median (range) | 13 (6-28) |
| Residual | 0 (0) |
| Recurrence | 0 (0) |
