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Case Reports
. 2011:2011:346413.
doi: 10.1155/2011/346413. Epub 2011 Jul 17.

Self-expandable metal stenting of refractory upper gut corrosive strictures: a new role for endoscopy?

Raffaele Manta  1 , Rita Conigliaro, Helga Bertani, Mauro Manno, Ahmed Soliman, Paolo Fedeli, Gabrio Bassotti
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Self-expandable metal stenting of refractory upper gut corrosive strictures: a new role for endoscopy?

Raffaele Manta et al. Case Rep Gastrointest Med. 2011.

Abstract

Caustic strictures of the gastrointestinal tract are often difficult to treat, since relapses are frequent after medical or endoscopic treatment. Thus, novel approaches are needed. We report here our experience with self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS) as a new endoscopic approach in three patients with corrosive strictures of the upper gastrointestinal tract.

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(a) Conio stent placed across the cervical stenosis. (b) Radiologic control of stent positioning by water soluble contrast medium. (c) Cervical esophageal lumen after stent removal: beyond the stenotic tract a decubitus ulcer is seen.
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