Abstract
A covered expandable esophageal metallic stent was placed to treat a corrosive esophageal stricture that was refractory to repeated balloon dilations. The stent was removed 8 years after placement due to severe dysphagia. The stented esophageal area has since maintained long-term patency for 2 years. These results suggest the feasibility of removal of a metallic stent after long-term stent placement.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 317-320 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine