Gastric Outlet Obstruction Palliation: A Novel Stent-Based Solution

Gastric Outlet Obstruction Palliation: A Novel Stent-Based Solution

Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) after esophagectomy is a morbid outcome and significantly hinders quality of life for end-stage esophageal cancer patients. In the pre-stent era, palliation consisted of chemotherapy, radiation, tumor ablation, or stricture dilation. In the current era, palliative st...

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Main Authors: Natasha M. Rueth, Rafael S. Andrade, Shawn S. Groth, Michael A. Maddaus, Jonathan D’Cunha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2010-06-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Endoscopy
Stents
Gastric outlet obstruction
Palliative care
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/315560

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