Palliative treatment of esophageal cancer: New role of endoprosthesis ?

Esophageal endoprostheses are very useful in management of patients with esophageal cancer and are the primary therapy for patients with esophagorespiratory fistula. In addition, patients with tumors, poorly responsive to dilatation or other therapies, will have long-lasting symptomatic relief when...

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Main Authors: Mourani Samir, Graham David
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 1996-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=1996;volume=2;issue=2;spage=57;epage=62;aulast=Mourani