Treatment of refractory post-esophagectomy anastomotic esophageal strictures using temporary fully covered esophageal metal stenting compared to repeated bougie dilation: results of a randomized controlled trial

Treatment of refractory post-esophagectomy anastomotic esophageal strictures using temporary fully covered esophageal metal stenting compared to repeated bougie dilation: results of a randomized controlled trial

Background and study aims Fully covered self-expanding metal stents (FCSEMS) provide an alternative to bougie dilation (BD) for refractory benign esophageal strictures. Controlled studies comparing temporary placement of FCSES to repeated BD are not available. Patients and methods Patient...

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Main Authors: W. F. Kappelle, J. E. van Hooft, M. C. W. Spaander, F. P. Vleggaar, M. J. Bruno, F. Maluf-Filho, A. Bogte, E. van Halsema, P. D. Siersema
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2019-01-01
Series:Endoscopy International Open
Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/a-0777-1856

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http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/a-0777-1856

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