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Fabrication of Small Caliber Stent-grafts Using Electrospinning and Balloon Expandable Bare Metal Stents
Published on: October 26, 2016
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Temporary self-expandable metallic stent placement in post-gastrectomy complications
Hyun Jin Oh1, Chul-Hyun Lim2, Seung Bae Yoon3
1Center for Cancer Prevention and Detection, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Gyeonggi, Republic of Korea.
Summary
Self-expandable metallic stents effectively treat post-gastrectomy complications like leakage and strictures. This safe procedure improves symptoms and reduces reoperation risks, though migration is a notable complication.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Interventional Endoscopy
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS) are used for upper GI obstructions and fistulas.
- Their use is expanding to benign strictures and post-operative complications.
- Data on SEMS in benign conditions, especially post-gastrectomy, is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of SEMS for post-gastrectomy complications.
- To assess outcomes and long-term complications of SEMS in this patient group.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 57 patients undergoing SEMS for post-operative complications after curative gastrectomy.
- Data collected included demographics, indications, stent type, complications, and outcomes.
- Follow-up averaged 24.6 months.
Main Results:
- Technical success rate was 100%.
- Symptomatic improvement occurred in 98.2% of patients.
- The most common complication was stent migration (26.3%); reoperation was avoided in most cases.
Conclusions:
- SEMS placement is an effective and safe treatment for post-gastrectomy complications.
- It reduces the need for reoperation and associated mortality.
- SEMS offers a viable solution for managing complex post-surgical upper GI issues.
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