A new procedure can now treat esophageal perforations (holes in the esophagus) when caught early, therefore greatly reducing mortality rates. These holes in the esophagus can occur when undergoing ...

The vast majority of patients with esophageal cancer will not be surgical candidates at the time of diagnosis, either because of advanced disease or the presence of significant comorbidities. [26] If ...

Boston Scientific Corp. has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and CE Mark approval to market its WallFlex Fully Covered Esophageal Stent for the treatment of ...

The DOC combination in advanced gastric cancer: Preliminary data of a phase II study. Background: For esophageal cancer patients with dysphagia, symptom relief and maintenance of nutrition remain ...

Less than 50% of patients with esophageal carcinoma are suitable for surgery at the time of diagnosis. Most of these patients present with locally advanced or metastatic disease and/or significant ...

Researchers recently examined the use of self-expanding plastic stents in the treatment of benign esophageal disease and found that use of SEPSs resulted in frequent stent migration and few cases of ...

The placement of self-expanding esophageal stents is a palliative treatment option used for patients with esophageal or gastric cardia carcinoma. This procedure aims to relieve the symptoms of ...

Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic therapy with self-expanding metallic endoprostheses in the management of malignant esophageal ...

Show More James Graham Brown Cancer Center, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY; Department of Surgery, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA Background: For esophageal cancer patients with ...

A new procedure can now treat esophageal perforations (holes in the esophagus) when caught early, therefore greatly reducing mortality rates. These holes in the esophagus can occur when undergoing ...