The role of esophageal stent placement in the management of postesophagectomy anastomotic leak

The role of esophageal stent placement in the management of postesophagectomy anastomotic leak

Background/Aim: Anastomotic leak after esophagectomy is one of the most challenging complications resulting in a high morbidity and mortality and prolonged hospitalization. The study intended to assess the outcome of endoluminal self-expanding stent in the treatment of this problem. Settings and Des...

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Main Authors: Mohammad A Al-issa, Torben I Petersen, Abdulsalam Y Taha, Jaffar S Shehatha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Anastomosis
esophagus
endoscopy
Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2014;volume=20;issue=1;spage=39;epage=42;aulast=Al-issa

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