Therapeutic effect of a temporary transpyloric stent in refractory post-surgical gastroparesis: a case report

Abstract Background Gastroparesis is a syndrome characterized by delayed gastric emptying with associated symptoms. It was reported that the symptoms of diabetic gastroparesis had been greatly improved by transpyloric stent placement. However, the use of stents in benign conditions is considered to...

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Main Authors: Guo-Gang Liang, Qing-Kai Zhang, Gui-Xin Zhang, Mu-Cang Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-019-0490-z