Self-expandable oesophageal stents in the management of benign peptic oesophageal strictures in the elderly.
Self-expandable oesophageal stents are being increasingly used in the management of malignant oesophageal strictures. Most benign peptic oesophageal strictures can be successfully managed using endoscopic oesophageal dilatation combined with long-term Proton pump inhibition therapy. Although endoscopic oesophageal dilatation can be performed on an outpatient basis, it often requires repeated hospital visits. There is a small risk of oesophageal perforation, while cardio-respiratory complications may be encountered during the use of intravenous sedation in an elderly population. The use of self-expandable Strecker stents in three elderly patients with benign peptic oesophageal strictures is described.
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Department of Radiology, Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, South Wales.
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004106:Dilatation; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010166:Palliative Care; D015607:Stents