title: Laser therapy and insertion of Wallstents for palliative treatment of esophageal carcinoma.
abstract: A combination of endoscopic laser therapy (ELT) and insertion of Wallstents is a good alternative therapy for palliation of esophageal carcinoma and was performed in 12 patients. The method allows repeated laser therapy and, if necessary, supplementary insertion of stents to maintain the patients' ability to swallow during their remaining lifespan.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.
authors.forename: C G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Lindberg
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Cwikiel
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ivancev
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lundstedt
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Stridbeck
authors.forename: K G
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Tranberg
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010166:Palliative Care; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D015607:Stents