[Self-expanding esophageal metal stents in the palliative treatment of esophageal cancer].
We report our experience of two years (February 1993-February 1995) in the endoscopic treatment with self-expanding prosthesis (Ultraflex) of 21 patients with inoperable malignant oesophageal stenosis. 23 prosthesis were implanted enabling swallowing in less than 24 h. There were no major complications. In two occasions the prosthesis was obstructed by tumoral growth needing replacement. The prosthesis was occluded by solid food in four cases, which were resolved endoscopically.
Pellicer
F
F
Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla.
Romero
R
R
Pallarés
H
H
Hergueta
P
P
Beneytez
F
F
Herrerías
J M
JM
Virgen
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D003679:Deglutition; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010166:Palliative Care; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects
Prótesis metálicas esofágicas autoexpandibles en el tratamiento paliativo del cáncer de esófago.