Published March 2004
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Journal article
The management of malignant esophageal strictures by covered-stent
- 1. Fujian Medical Univ., Xiamen, (China). The First Hospital of Xiamen, Dept. of Radiology
Description
Objective: To evaluate domestic covered-stent implantation in the management of malignant esophageal stricture. methods: In total 53 patients, 37 males and 16 females, aged 41-82 years (62.4 years old in average) were enrolled in the study. There were 48 cases of esophageal carcinoma, 5 cases of carcinoma at cardia. The intervention was performed under the guidance of fluoroscopy. Results: Implantation was successful in every case. Palliation of dysphagia excellent in 100% cases. The esophageal-tracheal and esophageal-mediastinal fistula were sealed successfully in single intervention. Conclusion: The esophageal stent is an effective treatment for malignant esophageal strictures
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Journal of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology
- Journal Volume
- 13
- Journal Issue
- 2
- Journal Page Range
- p. 105-107
- ISSN
- 1005-8001
INIS
- Country of Publication
- China
- Country of Input or Organization
- China
- INIS RN
- 36041150
- Subject category
- S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
- Descriptors DEI
- BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; CARCINOMAS; ESOPHAGUS; EVALUATION; IMPLANTS; MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE; SUPPORTS; SURGERY; THERAPY
- Descriptors DEC
- BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; DISEASES; MECHANICAL STRUCTURES; MEDICINE; NEOPLASMS; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ORGANS; RADIOLOGY