Palliative treatment of inoperable malignant esophageal strictures with conically shaped covered self-expanding stents

Poyanli, A; Sencer, Nebiye; Rozanes, İzzet; Acunas, B

doi:10.1080/028418501127346675

Palliative treatment of inoperable malignant esophageal strictures with conically shaped covered self-expanding stents

Poyanli A., Sencer S. , Rozanes I. , Acunas B.

ACTA RADIOLOGICA, vol.42, no.2, pp.166-171, 2001 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 42 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2001
Doi Number: 10.1080/028418501127346675
Title of Journal : ACTA RADIOLOGICA
Page Numbers: pp.166-171

Abstract

Purpose: To investigate the effectiveness of conically shaped covered self-expanding (Flamingo) stents in palliative treatment of malignant esophagogastric strictures in terms of patency, improved dysphagia score and survival.