title: [Endoscopic endoprosthesis insertion in the treatment of digestive diseases].
abstract: Over the last few years the use of endoscopically placed endoprostheses for benign and malignant digestive diseases has considerably developed. The endoscopic placement of prostheses is usually well tolerated by patients; it does not require anaesthesia and it is a relatively low-risk procedure. New self-expandable metallic prostheses allow to treat even very tight stenoses; they do not usually require dilatation, therefore reducing the risks involved in dilatation procedure. This study presents a review of experience with prostheses placement in digestive diseases. Indications, limits and complications will be discussed according to data reported in the international literature.
authors.affiliation: Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche, Università degli Studi La Sapienza di Roma.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bogliolo
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Martino
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Di Fulvio
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tonda
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pontone
mesh_terms: D015209:Cholangitis, Sclerosing / Q000601:surgery; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000601:surgery; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D004066:Digestive System Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D041781:Jaundice, Obstructive / Q000601:surgery; D008670:Metals; D010166:Palliative Care; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000601:surgery; D011446:Prospective Studies; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012008:Recurrence; D015607:Stents
chemical_list: D008670:Metals