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. 1996 May;199(2):335-8.
doi: 10.1148/radiology.199.2.8668774.

Benign and malignant stenoses of the stomach and duodenum: treatment with self-expanding metallic endoprostheses

C A Binkert  1 , R Jost, A Steiner, C L Zollikofer
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Benign and malignant stenoses of the stomach and duodenum: treatment with self-expanding metallic endoprostheses

C A Binkert et al. Radiology. 1996 May.

Abstract

Purpose: To assess palliation of inoperable stenoses of the stomach and the duodenum with self-expanding metallic endoprostheses.

Materials and methods: Under combined endoscopic and fluoroscopic guidance, 13 Wallstents were placed in nine consecutive patients, two with benign and seven with malignant obstruction.

Results: Technical success was achieved in eight patients (89%). One failure was due to stent dislocation during implantation. No major complications occurred; in two patients (22%), additional stents were implanted to improve patency. During the follow-up, which was 1-52 weeks (mean, 17 weeks) or until death there were no signs of stent obstruction. In seven patients (78%), quality of life improved substantially with restoration of oral food intake and relief of vomiting.

Conclusion: The placement of Wallstents offers good palliation of inoperable outlet stenoses of the stomach and the duodenum. With a combined radiologic and endoscopic approach, it is an easy and rapid procedure that can be performed without general anesthesia.

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