Safe Endoscopic Removal of a Migrated Esophageal Stent Using a Protection Hood

Publication date: Available online 8 August 2014 Source:Video Journal and Encyclopedia of GI Endoscopy Author(s): Marta Serrani , Liza Ceroni , Pietro Fusaroli , M. Cristina D’Ercole , Giancarlo Caletti Delayed esophageal metallic stent migration after a neo-adjuvant therapy of advanced esophageal cancer is a relatively frequent event, which is sometimes due to tumor response to chemotherapy. Stent migration in the stomach is usually asymptomatic but it can cause potentially life-threatening complications as bowel obstruction or perforation. Most gastric migrations can be managed endoscopically; however endoscopic stent removal could also be a risky procedure due to hemorrhage or esophageal perforation. This case report describes a safe and quick endoscopic method to remove a migrated esophageal metallic stent from the stomach using a protection hood mounted on the tip of the endoscope.
Source: Video Journal and Encyclopedia of GI Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research