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    • Gastroenterology and Surgical Oncology
    • Thoracic Surgery
    • Critical Care Medicine

    Context:

    • Esophageal stenting is utilized for malignant obstructions and benign conditions like fistulas and strictures.
    • Complications arise in both cancer and benign disease patients, impacting outcomes significantly.

    Purpose:

    • To analyze and compare complications associated with esophageal stenting in patients with esophageal cancer versus benign esophageal diseases.
    • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of esophageal stenting in managing complex esophageal conditions.

    Summary:

    • Eight patients undergoing esophageal stenting (4 cancer, 4 benign) experienced varied complications, including bleeding, pneumonia, mediastinitis, and stent migration.
    • Cancer patients faced life-threatening issues and mortality, whereas benign disease patients, despite complications, achieved recovery through surgical intervention.
    • Stenting for cancer is palliative; for benign conditions, it's a last resort for life-saving indications.

    Impact:

    • Highlights the high risks and palliative nature of esophageal stenting in advanced cancer.
    • Underscores the critical role of vigilant post-procedure monitoring for early complication detection.
    • Recommends judicious use of esophageal stenting for benign diseases, reserving it for dire, life-saving situations.