| Use of a Strecker oesophageal stent in the treatment of benign oesophageal stricture. | |
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PMID: 8561719 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The use of self-expanding prostheses in the management of malignant oesophageal strictures has become well established. The majority of benign peptic oesophageal strictures can be successfully managed using endoscopic or fluoroscopically guided balloon oesophageal dilatation combined with long-term drug therapy, particularly using proton pumper inhibitors. Although endoscopic oesophageal dilatation can be performed on an outpatient basis, it requires repeated hospital visits. There is a small risk of oesophageal perforation whilst cardio-respiratory complications may be encountered during the use of intravenous sedation in an elderly population. The use of a self-expanding Strecker stent in a 98 year old woman with a benign oesophageal stricture is described. |
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Authors:
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D R Foster |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australasian radiology Volume: 39 ISSN: 0004-8461 ISO Abbreviation: Australas Radiol Publication Date: 1995 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-02-28 Completed Date: 1996-02-28 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0047441 Medline TA: Australas Radiol Country: AUSTRALIA |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 399-400 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, South Wales, United Kingdom. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Esophageal Stenosis / therapy* Esophagus* Female Humans Stents* |
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