title: Total loss of the covering of a metallic stent during esophageal leak treatment.
abstract: A 41-year-old man underwent a Heller myotomy due to achalasia. An unexpected puncture in the esophageal wall was identified during the procedure. A partially covered 15cm stent (PSEMS) (UltraFlex) was placed at the mucosal defect. It was removed 26 days later and the endoscopic image showed esophageal tissue embedded in the covered portion of the stent. PSEMS covering loss is a rare complication that can have serious consequences.
authors: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Division, Hospital Universitario Jose E. Gonzalez, Monterrey, Mexico.
authors: J J
authors: JJ
authors: Villarreal-Galvan
authors: J A
authors: JA
authors: Gonzalez-Gonzalez
authors: H J
authors: HJ
authors: Maldonado Garza
mesh_terms: D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000601:surgery; D004947:Esophagus / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000293:injuries; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*