title: The use of endoprosthesis in the palliation of esophageal carcinoma.
abstract: Dilatation and palliative intubation of esophageal cancer is probably one of the most dangerous operations in esophageal surgery. For a significant portion of patients, it provides a valuable improvement in the comfort of swallowing. Current techniques of intubation are reviewed, as well as their morbidity and mortality.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Université de Montréal, Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal Hospital, Québec, Canada.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Mehran
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Duranceau
mesh_terms: D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000379:methods*; D010166:Palliative Care; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects