title: [Tracheal and esophageal endoprostheses made of soft plastics].
abstract: Soft PVC endoprostheses were used in 87 patients for long-term dilatation of post-inflammatory and neoplastic strictures of the esophagus and trachea. Satisfactory results have been obtained in about 80% cases.
mesh_terms: D004548:Elasticity; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride
vernacular_title: Weichplastendoprothesen der Luft- und Speisewege