Diseases of the Esophagus (2015) 28, 579–584 DOI: 10.1111/dote.12236

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Large diameter fully covered self-expanding metal stent placement for palliation of proximal malignant esophageal strictures M. Bassi,1 C. Luigiano,2 C. Fabbri,1 F. Ferrara,1 S. Ghersi,1 A. Alibrandi,3 L. Fuccio,4 C. Virgilio,2 M. Patelli,5 M. Zanello,6 V. Cennamo1 Unit of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, AUSL Bologna, 4Department of Clinical Medicine, S. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, 5Thoracic Endoscopy and Pulmonology Unit, Maggiore Hospital, 6 Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche Bellaria Hospital, Bologna, 2Unit of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, ARNAS Garibaldi, Catania, and 3Department of Statistics, University of Messina, Messina, Italy 1

SUMMARY. In patients with malignant esophageal strictures within 6 cm from the upper esophageal sphincter, self-expanding metal stents placement represents a challenge because there is an increased risk of complications. The aim of this study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of large-diameter WallFlex® fully covered self-expanding metal stents for palliation of patients with proximal malignant esophageal strictures. From March 2010 to December 2012, 12 patients with proximal strictures (4–6 cm from the upper esophageal sphincter) and six with very proximal strictures (

Large diameter fully covered self-expanding metal stent placement for palliation of proximal malignant esophageal strictures.

In patients with malignant esophageal strictures within 6 cm from the upper esophageal sphincter, self-expanding metal stents placement represents a c...
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