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[Esophageal stents].

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  • 1Chirurgická klinika FN Plzen-Lochotín. geiger@fnplzen.cz

Rozhledy V Chirurgii : Mesicnik Ceskoslovenske Chirurgicke Spolecnosti
|March 2, 2005
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Oesophageal stents, applied endoscopically, offer effective treatment for malignant and benign conditions of the oesophagus and gastric cardia. This method has expanded indications and improved patient outcomes since 1992.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Surgical Oncology
  • Medical Devices and Endoscopy

Context:

  • Oesophageal stents have been used for decades to manage malignant stenoses via gastrotomy.
  • Advancements in self-expandible endoprostheses and imaging (endoscopic/radiological) have broadened patient indications.
  • The development of endoscopically removable stents now includes benign conditions like strictures, perforations, and anastomotic insufficiency.

Purpose:

  • To present the experience with endoscopic oesophageal stent implantation at the Surgical Clinic of the Faculty Hospital in Plzen since 1992.
  • To highlight the expanded spectrum of indications for oesophageal stent application.
  • To review the efficacy of oesophageal stents in both malignant and benign conditions.

Summary:

  • The study details the application of oesophageal stents, primarily using endoscopic methods, for various oesophageal and gastric cardia conditions.

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  • It covers the historical use for malignant stenoses and the recent expansion to benign conditions enabled by removable stent technology.
  • Patient data from the Surgical Clinic in Plzen since 1992 is presented, showcasing the evolution of stent indications.

    • Impact:

    • Demonstrates the versatility and expanding role of oesophageal stents in clinical practice.
    • Highlights the benefits of endoscopic stent placement for managing complex benign and malignant upper gastrointestinal issues.
    • Provides valuable long-term data on oesophageal stent implantation outcomes from a single center.