Esophageal stenting is a medical procedure used to treat various conditions affecting the esophagus, including strictures (narrowing of the esophagus) and malignancies. The use of stents ...
From May 1997 until December 2002, 78 patients underwent placement of 89 highly flexible knitted, self-expanding metal stents (Ultraflex Esophageal Prostheses, Microvasive, Natick, MA, USA).
The use of SEMS in benign esophageal disease is controversial. Prior to stent placement, a complete endoscopic examination should be performed to assess the proximal and distal extent of the ...
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