| Literature DB >> 15280982 |
S Hasan1, D Beckly, J Rahamim.
Abstract
Self-expanding metal oesophageal stents are considered by many to be the ideal palliative treatment for malignant dysphagia, but there have been reports of life-threatening complications associated with their use. We report three cases in which oesophagorespiratory fistulas were caused by the use of these stents.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15280982 DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-825668
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Endoscopy ISSN: 0013-726X Impact factor: 10.093