Esophageal stent
View article: Biological Esophageal Stents: Types, Material Innovations, Clinical Applications, and Performance for Treating Burn Injuries in Biomedical Application
Biological Esophageal Stents: Types, Material Innovations, Clinical Applications, and Performance for Treating Burn Injuries in Biomedical Application Open
The management of pediatric burn injuries involving exposure to acidic solutions poses significant challenges, particularly when they result in esophageal injury requiring intervention. Esophageal stenting has emerged as a valuable treatme…
View article: Endoscopic Endonasal Repair of Bilateral Choanal Atresia in a Neonate with Placement of a Steroid-Eluting Bioabsorbable Nasal Stent (PROPEL) Using a Customised Alternative Insertion Technique: A Case Report and Literature Review
Endoscopic Endonasal Repair of Bilateral Choanal Atresia in a Neonate with Placement of a Steroid-Eluting Bioabsorbable Nasal Stent (PROPEL) Using a Customised Alternative Insertion Technique: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Introduction: Bilateral congenital choanal atresia (CCA) is a rare, life-threatening condition in neonates. This is the first reported case of PROPEL steroid-eluting stent use in a seven-day-old bilateral CCA neonate, with a customised tec…
View article: Esophago-tracheobronchial fistula induced by anlotinib: A case report
Esophago-tracheobronchial fistula induced by anlotinib: A case report Open
Rationale: Anlotinib is a novel multi-target tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) that targets tumor angiogenesis and proliferation signals, demonstrating significant antiangiogenic effects. It is used as a third-line treatment for refractory a…
View article: Esophageal Stenting Using Laparogastroscopy Compared With Esophageal Endoscopic Stenting: Retrospective Analysis.
Esophageal Stenting Using Laparogastroscopy Compared With Esophageal Endoscopic Stenting: Retrospective Analysis. Open
Esophageal stenosis is a debilitating condition that impairs swallowing and markedly reduces quality of life. Its etiology is multifactorial, including gastroesophageal reflux, radiation, caustic and surgical injuries, benign and malignant…
View article: Role of Endoscopy in the Diagnosis and Management of Esophageal Cancer
Role of Endoscopy in the Diagnosis and Management of Esophageal Cancer Open
Esophageal cancer cases are predicted to reach 957,000 by 2040. Prior mortality rates average 6.5% in men and 2.2% in women, with a poor 5-year prognosis of 20%. A deficiency in screening guidelines, an incomplete understanding of pathophy…
View article: Esophageal strictures: Management beyond dilation
Esophageal strictures: Management beyond dilation Open
Esophageal stricture refers to a pathological narrowing of the esophageal lumen, causing dysphagia and impairing the patient's quality of life. There are various etiologies including esophageal malignancy, peptic injury, caustic ingestion,…
View article: Refractory esophageal stenosis after endoscopic submucosal dissection for esophageal cancer managed with multiple dilations: A case report
Refractory esophageal stenosis after endoscopic submucosal dissection for esophageal cancer managed with multiple dilations: A case report Open
BACKGROUND Esophageal cancer is a clinically common malignant tumor of the digestive system. In 2022, it ranked fifth among the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in China. Its predominant symptom is dysphagia, and approximately 30%–4…
View article: Salvage repair with esophagus-conduit segment in situ as a neo-posterior tracheal wall for multiple tracheoesophageal and trachea-conduit fistulas: a case report
Salvage repair with esophagus-conduit segment in situ as a neo-posterior tracheal wall for multiple tracheoesophageal and trachea-conduit fistulas: a case report Open
Background Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) and trachea–conduit fistula (TCF) after esophagectomy are rare, life-threatening complications that may follow repeated endoscopic interventions and stent placement. When fistulas are large or mul…
View article: Treatment Outcomes of Esophageal Cancer in Malawi: An Analysis of Overall Survival and Patient-Reported Outcomes
Treatment Outcomes of Esophageal Cancer in Malawi: An Analysis of Overall Survival and Patient-Reported Outcomes Open
PURPOSE Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a prevalent cancer in eastern Africa. Optimal management strategies in eastern Africa have not been well established. This study aimed to evaluate ESCC treatment outcomes at Kamuzu Centr…
View article: Non-intubated anesthesia for a child undergoing esophageal stenting surgery
Non-intubated anesthesia for a child undergoing esophageal stenting surgery Open
View article: Esophageal pericardial fistula following radiation therapy after placement of an esophageal stent: A case report and literature review
Esophageal pericardial fistula following radiation therapy after placement of an esophageal stent: A case report and literature review Open
Esophageal pericardial fistula is a rare complication of esophageal cancer. This article reports the first documented case of an esophageal pericardial fistula following radiotherapy in the presence of an esophageal stent. A 62-year-old ma…
View article: An esophageal stent placement in a narrow distal esophagus stricture: A case report
An esophageal stent placement in a narrow distal esophagus stricture: A case report Open
An esophageal stricture is defined as an abnormal narrowing of the esophageal lumen. Esophageal stents are used to treat both benign and malignant esophageal strictures. Placement of stents can be particularly challenging in distal and sev…
View article: Endoscopic treatment with lumen-apposing metal stent in a patient with esophageal stricture and esophagobronchial fistula: a case report
Endoscopic treatment with lumen-apposing metal stent in a patient with esophageal stricture and esophagobronchial fistula: a case report Open
Endoscopic interventions for postoperative esophageal strictures and fistulas are inherently challenging. The use of conventional self-expandable metallic stents has been restricted due to high migration rates. There has been no report abo…
View article: Data Sheet 1_Endoscopic treatment with lumen-apposing metal stent in a patient with esophageal stricture and esophagobronchial fistula: a case report.pdf
Data Sheet 1_Endoscopic treatment with lumen-apposing metal stent in a patient with esophageal stricture and esophagobronchial fistula: a case report.pdf Open
Endoscopic interventions for postoperative esophageal strictures and fistulas are inherently challenging. The use of conventional self-expandable metallic stents has been restricted due to high migration rates. There has been no report abo…
View article: Table 1_Endoscopic treatment with lumen-apposing metal stent in a patient with esophageal stricture and esophagobronchial fistula: a case report.pdf
Table 1_Endoscopic treatment with lumen-apposing metal stent in a patient with esophageal stricture and esophagobronchial fistula: a case report.pdf Open
Endoscopic interventions for postoperative esophageal strictures and fistulas are inherently challenging. The use of conventional self-expandable metallic stents has been restricted due to high migration rates. There has been no report abo…
View article: A rare cause of posttraumatic esophageal perforation successfully treated with a new vacuum stent
A rare cause of posttraumatic esophageal perforation successfully treated with a new vacuum stent Open
View article: Endoscopic Recanalization of a Long Segment Esophageal Obstruction Using the Combined Antegrade and Retrograde Rendezvous Procedure
Endoscopic Recanalization of a Long Segment Esophageal Obstruction Using the Combined Antegrade and Retrograde Rendezvous Procedure Open
The combined antegrade and retrograde endoscopic rendezvous technique effectively restores patency for esophageal short-segment obstructing strictures (<3 cm). However, long-segment strictures typically require complex surgery, with endosc…
View article: Advanced Endoscopic Management of a Full-Thickness Esophageal Perforation From Food Impaction: A Case of Successful Stent-Assisted Healing
Advanced Endoscopic Management of a Full-Thickness Esophageal Perforation From Food Impaction: A Case of Successful Stent-Assisted Healing Open
Esophageal perforation is a rare but life-threatening condition with historically high morbidity and mortality. Traditional management has relied on urgent surgical repair, but advances in endoscopic therapy have expanded non-surgical opti…
View article: Executive Summary of the American Radium Society Appropriate Use Criteria for the Use of Esophageal Stents in Patients With Esophageal Cancer
Executive Summary of the American Radium Society Appropriate Use Criteria for the Use of Esophageal Stents in Patients With Esophageal Cancer Open
Objectives: Esophageal cancer (EC) often presents with dysphagia due to tumor obstruction. Esophageal stenting has the potential of palliating dysphagia, improving nutrition, preventing aspiration, and improving quality of life (QoL) but m…
View article: Hydropneumopericardium Due to Esophageal-Pericardial Fistula: A Rare Complication of Esophageal Stenting
Hydropneumopericardium Due to Esophageal-Pericardial Fistula: A Rare Complication of Esophageal Stenting Open
We present a case of a 53-year-old woman with a history of ulcerative esophagitis and esophageal stricture status post esophageal stenting that was complicated by stent migration. She presented with fatigue, melena, and dark output from he…
View article: Management of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy Leak With an Esophageal Fully Covered Self-Expandable Metal Stents
Management of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy Leak With an Esophageal Fully Covered Self-Expandable Metal Stents Open
Achalasia type II is a rare esophageal motility disorder characterized by impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a safe and minimally invasive procedure for achalasia. Although rare, com…
View article: Management of delayed perforation after esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection using a vacuum-assisted closure stent
Management of delayed perforation after esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection using a vacuum-assisted closure stent Open
View article: Case Report: Intraoperative endoscopic treatment for the “pseudo” lumen formation of jejuno-esophageal anastomosis in laparoscopic total gastrectomy
Case Report: Intraoperative endoscopic treatment for the “pseudo” lumen formation of jejuno-esophageal anastomosis in laparoscopic total gastrectomy Open
Recently, the incidence of adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction (AEG) is increasing in China. Laparoscopic total gastrectomy plus D2 lymph node dissection is an important treatment method for AEG of Siewert type II. In order to achie…
View article: Successful delayed endoscopic management of dislocated hepaticogastrostomy stent with self-expanding metal stent and esophageal perforation closure
Successful delayed endoscopic management of dislocated hepaticogastrostomy stent with self-expanding metal stent and esophageal perforation closure Open
View article: Successful treatment of a case of super-high malignant esophago-tracheal fistula with Sigma fully covered esophageal stent placement: case report
Successful treatment of a case of super-high malignant esophago-tracheal fistula with Sigma fully covered esophageal stent placement: case report Open
Background Esophageal cancer, as one of the most frequently occurring malignancies globally, often leads to esophageal stenosis and fistulas post-surgery or radiotherapy, significantly impacting patients’ quality of life and prognosis. In …
View article: Hydrogel‐Impregnated Robust Interlocking Nano Connector (HiRINC) for Noninvasive Anti‐Migration of Esophageal Stent
Hydrogel‐Impregnated Robust Interlocking Nano Connector (HiRINC) for Noninvasive Anti‐Migration of Esophageal Stent Open
Migration of implanted self‐expandable metallic stent (SEMS) in the malignant or benign esophageal stricture is a common complication but not yet resolved. Herein, this research develops a hydrogel‐impregnated robust interlocking nano conn…
View article: Global trends and research hotspots in esophageal strictures: A bibliometric study
Global trends and research hotspots in esophageal strictures: A bibliometric study Open
BACKGROUND Esophageal stricture is a prevalent condition affecting the digestive system, primarily marked by dysphagia and the obstruction of food passage through the esophagus. This narrowing of the esophageal lumen can significantly impa…
View article: A41 OUTCOMES FROM ESOPHAGEAL STENT PLACEMENT FOR REFRACTORY BENIGN ESOPHAGEAL STRICTURES
A41 OUTCOMES FROM ESOPHAGEAL STENT PLACEMENT FOR REFRACTORY BENIGN ESOPHAGEAL STRICTURES Open
Background A benign esophageal stricture (BES) is an esophageal narrowing that causes dysphagia in the absence of inflammation. First-line treatment for BES is esophageal bougie or balloon dilation. Esophageal stent placement is a treatmen…
View article: Treatment of thoracogastric–mediastinal–pleural–airway fistula with esophageal stent, vascular plug, and tissue glue
Treatment of thoracogastric–mediastinal–pleural–airway fistula with esophageal stent, vascular plug, and tissue glue Open
View article: A three dimensional printed endobronchial stent for the treatment of a broncho-esophageal fistula
A three dimensional printed endobronchial stent for the treatment of a broncho-esophageal fistula Open