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Endoloop application for the removal of a self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) in an esophagocolonic anastomotic stricture
| Resumo: | [Excerpt] Anastomotic strictures occur in 3 %–46.2 % of patients after colonic reconstruction of the esophagus [1]. Self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) are increasingly considered for refractory or complex benign strictures of the esophagus [2]. Migration is a common complication and the stent should be removed to avoid gastrointestinal complications.[...] |
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| Autores principais: | Gonçalves, B. M. |
| Outros Autores: | Ferreira, A.; Caetano, Ana C.; Bastos, Pedro; Rolanda, Carla |
| Assunto: | Anastomosis, Surgical Colon Device Removal Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal Esophageal Neoplasms Esophageal Stenosis Esophagectomy Esophagus Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Middle Aged Postoperative Complications Stents |
| Ano: | 2013 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | outro |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso restrito |
| Instituição associada: | Universidade do Minho |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho |
| Resumo: | [Excerpt] Anastomotic strictures occur in 3 %–46.2 % of patients after colonic reconstruction of the esophagus [1]. Self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) are increasingly considered for refractory or complex benign strictures of the esophagus [2]. Migration is a common complication and the stent should be removed to avoid gastrointestinal complications.[...] |
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