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Expandable metal stents for benign esophageal obstruction.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10388859     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Extensive experience with expandable metal stents for benign esophageal obstruction is limited. A review of the literature demonstrates a high incidence of complications varying from stent migration to stent-induced trauma leading to fistulization. The most common complication (41%) is that of stent-induced stenosis caused by granulation tissue and fibrosis. Currently, the authors do not recommend the routine use of expandable metal stents for benign obstruction. Each case must be assessed on its own merits and risks. The solution in the future may well have to be new stent configuration and esophagus-friendly materials.
Authors:
G S Sandha; N E Marcon
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America     Volume:  9     ISSN:  1052-5157     ISO Abbreviation:  Gastrointest. Endosc. Clin. N. Am.     Publication Date:  1999 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-02-07     Completed Date:  2000-02-07     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9202792     Medline TA:  Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  437-46     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Gastroenterology, Wellesley Central Hospital Site/St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Biocompatible Materials
Esophageal Stenosis / etiology,  surgery*
Esophagoscopy
Humans
Metals
Postoperative Complications
Prosthesis Design
Prosthesis Implantation / instrumentation*
Stents*
Treatment Outcome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Biocompatible Materials; 0/Metals

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