1 Jan 2005Case Report
Esophacoil for palliation of recurrent malignant esophago-jejunal anastomotic stricture. Case reports
P. Naso 1F.P. Russo 1G. Aprile 1G. Bonanno 1G. Trama 1A. Russo 1
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1 Unità Operativa di Gastroenterologia ed Endoscopia Digestiva Policlinico Universitario Catania - Italia
Ann. Ital. Chir., 2005, 76(1), 89-92;
Published: 1 Jan 2005
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Abstract
Recurrent malignancy at esophagojejunal anastomosis represents an incurable stage of disease. Treatment options are limited. Surgery presents a high rate of morbidity and mortality and frequently fails to alleviate symptoms. Radiochemotherapy relieves dysphagia slovely and offers disappointing clinical results. The use of Self Expanding Metallic Stent (SEMS) has shown to be effective, safe and offers a good quality of residual life. We herein report three cases of malignant esophagojejunal anastomotic strictures successfully treated with metallic coil stent (Esophacoil).
Keywords
- Metal stent
- anastomotic stricture
- endoscopy
- esophageal cancer
- gastric cancer