Advanced oesophageal cancer treated with endoscopic stent insertion: A case report
Autor: | Tun, M, Gvilia, T |
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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 |
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