title: Atkinson tube placement.
abstract: Endoscopic intubation of a malignant esophageal stricture with an endoprosthesis allows quick and adequate palliation for a patient with a very limited life span. The technique of Atkinson tube insertion is described and illustrated. Complications are discussed briefly.
authors.affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA.
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Reed
mesh_terms: D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D004947:Esophagus; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects; D010166:Palliative Care; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects