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Niti-S esophageal mega-stent : an emerging endoscopic tool with different appli...
Brito, Mariana; Nunes, Gonçalo; Luz, Carlos; Oliveira, Gabriel; Marques, Pedro Pinto; Fonseca, JorgeIntroduction: Anastomotic leak (AL) is a dangerous complication in the early postoperative period after total gastrectomy or esophagectomy being associated with high mortality. Self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) play a significant role in AL management. Only one case report described the use of Mega-Stent in AL setting. The authors report a two-case series with different applications of a Niti-S esophageal Meg...
A unique case of recurrent upper gastrointestinal bleeding caused by two metach...
Brito, Mariana; Nunes, Gonçalo; Marques, Pedro Pinto; Canhoto, Manuela; Proença, Ana Luísa; Fonseca, JorgeIntroduction: Dieulafoy’s lesion (DL) is a rare but important cause of acute, severe, life-threatening, and recurrent upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB). It is frequently difficult to diagnose DL with upper GI endoscopy (UGIE), and endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) may be valuable. There are only 2 reported bleeding cases caused by two synchronous DL but no reported cases of two metachronous DL. Case Report:...