Clinical evaluation for esophogeal metallic stent selection / 介入放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To select properly the esophageal metallic stent to treat the dysphagia and strictures of advanced esophageal cancer. Methods To place esophageal metallic stent for 72 cases of advanced esophageal cancer. Results Dysphagia were markedly improved or completely alleviated together with esophageal and mediastinal fistula sealed completely after the procedure. Conclusions The complications will be reduced by the proper selection of esophageal metallic stent and also for resuming of food intake.