Palliation of esophageal cancer with metal stents after failure of primary therapy: A prospective study

Bethge, N; Sommer, Andrea; Kleist, Detlev von; Vakil, Nimish B.

doi:10.1016/s0016-5107(05)80237-8

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“…43. 44], Finally, patients previously treated with chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy appeared to be at an in creased risk of fatal gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation after metal stent place ment [34,44,45].…”

Section: Gianiurco Stentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Endoscopic Palliation for Esophageal Cancer

Lee

Lieberman

1997

Dig Dis

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Endoscopic esophageal dilation, laser therapy, and plastic and metal stent placement provide effective palliation of dysphagia in most patients with esophageal cancer. Because the techniques and indication are still being refined, the choice of endoscopic palliation should be based on patient-specific factors such as location and character of the tumor and more importantly on the availability of physician expertise.

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Section: Gianiurco Stentmentioning

confidence: 99%