Endoscopic Removal of an Esophageal Stent After Diffuse Hyperplastic Tissue Ingrowth

Publication date: January 2014 Source:Video Journal and Encyclopedia of GI Endoscopy, Volume 1, Issues 3–4 Author(s): Ivo Boškoski , Andrea Tringali , Pietro Familiari , Vincenzo Bove , Vincenzo Perri , Guido Costamagna Endoscopic placement of esophageal Self-Expandable Metal Stents (SEMS) is a therapeutic option for post-surgical esophageal leaks. Partially covered SEMS are mainly designed for malignant esophageal strictures, but are used off-label to close post-surgical leaks due to their lower migration rate than fully covered SEMS, and better adherence to the esophageal wall. Partially covered esophageal SEMS can achieve post-surgical fistula healing, but their removal is difficult due to tissue ingrowth through the uncovered part. A challenging case of a difficult removal of a partially covered esophageal SEMS (remove the indefinite article) is (below) presented.
Source: Video Journal and Encyclopedia of GI Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research