The future of esophageal endoprosthetics including the use of biodegradable materials
Endoscopic esophageal stent placement is an effective palliative treatment for malignant dysphagia and complications related to esophageal malignancies. Lately, esophageal stents have also been successfully used for benign indications including anastomotic stricture, iatrogenic perforation or leak, achalasia, fistula and to stabilize patients with esophageal variceal bleeding. At present, there are a wide variety of esophageal stents available to choose from; however, an ideal esophageal stent, which is both effective and without complications, has yet to be developed.
Source: Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Nandakumar Srinivasan, Richard A. Kozarek Source Type: research
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