Fibreoptic endoscopic palliative intubation of inoperable oesophageal strictures.
The symptoms of dysphagia in patients with inoperable oesophageal strictures were palliated by endoscopic insertion of a new Celestin pulsion tube. There were no deaths associated with the tube insertion, and relief of dysphagia was excellent. The technique of insertion is described.
D000368:Aged; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000209:etiology; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000628:therapy*; D004945:Esophagoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods*