Endoscopic suture fixation is associated with reduced migration of esophageal fully covered self-expandable metal stents (FCSEMS)

BACKGROUND: Esophageal fully covered self-expandable metal stents (FCSEMS) are indicated for the management of benign and malignant conditions of the esophagus including perforations, leaks, and strictures. FCSEMS are resistant to tissue ingrowth and are removable; however, stent migration occurs in...

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Published in:Surg Endosc
Main Authors: Wright, Andrew, Chang, Andrew, Bedi, Aarti Oza, Wamsteker, Erik-Jan, Elta, Grace, Kwon, Richard S., Carrott, Phillip, Elmunzer, B. Joseph, Law, Ryan
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: 2016
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5542873/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27928667
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00464-016-5374-z
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