title: Self-expandable metal stenting of refractory upper gut corrosive strictures: a new role for endoscopy?
abstract: Caustic strictures of the gastrointestinal tract are often difficult to treat, since relapses are frequent after medical or endoscopic treatment. Thus, novel approaches are needed. We report here our experience with self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS) as a new endoscopic approach in three patients with corrosive strictures of the upper gastrointestinal tract.
authors.affiliation: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, S. Agostino Estense Civil Hospital, Baggiovara Modena, Italy.
authors.forename: Raffaele
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Manta
authors.forename: Rita
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Conigliaro
authors.forename: Helga
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bertani
authors.forename: Mauro
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Manno
authors.forename: Ahmed
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Soliman
authors.forename: Paolo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Fedeli
authors.forename: Gabrio
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bassotti