Efficacy and Safety of Fully Covered Self-Expanding Metal Stents for Malignant Esophageal Obstruction
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-017-4839-9
Abstract: BackgroundMalignant dysphagia can result in poor nutritional status with severe weight loss. Rapid relief from dysphagia can be achieved with esophageal self-expanding metal stents (SEMSs), a minimally invasive method. In this study, we evaluated the… read more here.
Keywords: self expanding; obstruction; metal stents; dysphagia ... See more keywords
Endoscopic Necrosectomy Through Percutaneous Self-Expanding Metal Stents May Be a Promising Additive in Treatment of Necrotizing Pancreatitis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-018-5131-3
Abstract: BackgroundThe recommended treatment of infected walled-off necrosis (WON) in necrotizing pancreatitis entails a step-up treatment approach starting with endoscopic necrosectomy (ETDN).AimsTo report a small number of cases from 2013 to 2016 that were not amenable… read more here.
Keywords: self expanding; endoscopic necrosectomy; treatment; necrotizing pancreatitis ... See more keywords
Covered self-expanding metal stents for the management of common bile duct stones.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2016.05.038
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Little medical literature exists for the use of fully covered self-expanding metal stents (CSEMSs) in the management of retained common bile duct (CBD) stones. Our aim was to assess the safety and… read more here.
Keywords: self expanding; duct; covered self; management ... See more keywords
Covered self-expanding metal stents: a promising therapy for difficult stone disease.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2017.06.002
Abstract: We read with great interest the article by Hartery et al entitled “Covered self-expanding metal stents for the management of common bile duct stones.” This retrospective study evaluated the safety and efficacy of inserting covered… read more here.
Keywords: difficult stones; self expanding; covered self; metal stents ... See more keywords
Holmium laser vaporization and percutaneous removal of a migrated endothelialized biliary self-expanding metal stent
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2019.01.014
Abstract: Self-expanding metal stents (SEMSs) are widely used for drainage of malignant biliary obstruction. Tissue ingrowth or overgrowth in uncovered SEMSs is common, and endoscopic removal is challenging. Holmium laser is the clinical criterion standard for… read more here.
Keywords: self expanding; removal; holmium laser; expanding metal ... See more keywords
Use of Fully Covered Self-expanding Metal Biliary Stents in Pediatrics: A Case Series
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DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000001723
Abstract: Objectives: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is used to manage biliary pathology in pediatric patients. Plastic biliary stents have been used in this population for obstructive lesions and bile leaks; however, they are sometimes not effective due… read more here.
Keywords: self expanding; covered self; biliary stents; fully covered ... See more keywords
Management of gastric conduit dehiscence with self-expanding metal stents: a case report on salvaging the gastric conduit
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DOI: 10.1186/s13019-017-0570-z
Abstract: BackgroundThree-hole minimally invasive esophagectomy (3HMIE) is one of the most radical procedures in gastrointestinal surgery. It involves thoracoscopic dissection of the esophagus followed by creation of a gastric conduit in the abdomen with anastomosis in… read more here.
Keywords: self expanding; conduit dehiscence; conduit; gastric conduit ... See more keywords