Gastric Outlet Obstruction Palliation: A Novel Stent-Based Solution
Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) after esophagectomy is a morbid outcome and significantly hinders quality of life for end-stage esophageal cancer patients. In the pre-stent era, palliation consisted of chemotherapy, radiation, tumor ablation, or stricture dilation. In the current era, palliative st...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2010-06-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/315560 |