Perforation of the esophagus secondary to insertion of covered wallstent endoprostheses

被引:13
作者
Farrugia, M [1 ]
Morgan, RA [1 ]
Latham, JA [1 ]
Glynos, M [1 ]
Mason, RC [1 ]
Adam, A [1 ]
机构
[1] UNITED MED & DENT SCH GUYS & ST THOMAS HOSP,DEPT RADIOL,LONDON SE1 9RT,ENGLAND
关键词
esophageal carcinoma; palliative treatment; stents; esophagus; perforation;
D O I
10.1007/s002709900196
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Perforation of the esophagus is a very rare complication of metallic esophageal stent insertion. Two cases are presented in which esophageal perforations were caused by the sharp ends of metallic stents impinging on the esophageal wall. In retrospect, both perforations might have been prevented by additional stent insertion.
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页码:470 / 472
页数:3
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