Advanced oesophageal cancer treated with endoscopic stent insertion: A case report

Autor: Tun, M, Gvilia, T
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
Zdroj: South African Medical Journal; Vol. 112 No. 11 (2022): Special Issue Surgical Challenges and Priorities in Rural Areas; 915-917
ISSN: 2078-5135
0256-9574
Popis: The majority of oesophageal cancers are squamous cell carcinomas. They have a poor prognosis. Dysphagia is regarded as the most distressing symptom of oesophageal cancer, with a profound impact on quality of life. Insertion of a self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) is one of the most effective ways to relieve dysphagia. We present a case of advanced oesophageal cancer in which a SEMS was inserted using a modified endoscopic technique.
Databáze: OpenAIRE