Self-Expandable Metal Stent for Closure of a Large Leak after Total Gastrectomy
In recent years, self-expandable metallic stents (SEMSs) have emerged as a promising treatment alternative for the bridging and sealing of esophageal perforations and extensive anastomotic leaks after esophageal resection or total gastrectomy. A 56-year-old woman underwent a total gastrectomy with R...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2010-08-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/318860 |