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Wiese MS, Dratsch T, Plum PS, Lorenz F, Rieck I, Pinto dos Santos D, Alakus H, Bludau M, Kleinert R, Goeser T, Bruns CJ, Chon SH. Palliation of malignant dysphagia with a segmented self-expanding metal stent: A STROBE-compliant article. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27052. [PMID: 34449494 PMCID: PMC10545253 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
ABSTRACT Self-expanding metal stents (SEMSs) in different geometric shapes are an established palliative treatment for malignant tumors of the esophagus. Mechanical properties and stent design have an impact on patient comfort, migration rate, and removability. SEMS with a segmented design (segSEMS) have recently become available on the market, promising new biomechanical properties for stent placement in benign and malignant esophageal diseases. In this study, we evaluated recurrent dysphagia, quality of life as well as technical success and complications for segmented SEMS-implantation in a retrospective study in palliative patients with dysphagia caused by malignant tumors of the esophagus.Between May 2017 and December 2018, patients presented to the interdisciplinary department of endoscopy of the University Hospital Cologne underwent segmented SEMS placement for malignant dysphagia. Patient follow-up was evaluated, and complications were monitored. Quality of life and functional improvement were monitored using the EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-OE18.A total of 20 consecutive patients (16 men, 4 women; mean age: 65.5, range: 46-82) participated in the study and were treated with 20 segSEMS in total. The success rate of stent placement was 100%. Stent migration occurred in 3 patients (15.0%). Insertion of segSEMS immediately lead to a 48.0% reduction of dysphagia in the first 2 months (P < .001). Pain while eating (odynophagia) could also be significantly reduced by 39.6% over the first 2 months (P < .001).Implantation of segSEMS is a feasible and effective treatment for dysphagia in palliative patients with malignant tumors of the esophagus, offering immediate relief of symptoms and gain of physical functions.
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Affiliation(s)
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- Department of Radiology, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, and University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Cancer and Transplantation Surgery, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, and University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, and University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, and University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, and University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Cancer and Transplantation Surgery, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, and University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Cancer and Transplantation Surgery, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, and University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Cancer and Transplantation Surgery, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, and University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Cancer and Transplantation Surgery, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, and University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Cancer and Transplantation Surgery, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, and University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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Xie P, Yin M, He W, Ma Y, Li C, Li Z, Li X, Wang S, Wu G. Arterial Infusion Chemotherapy for Neoplastic Esophagogastric Anastomotic Strictures After Esophagectomy. Front Oncol 2021; 11:668593. [PMID: 34123838 PMCID: PMC8187754 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.668593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Neoplastic esophagogastric anastomotic strictures after resection of esophageal cancer is a very difficult problem in clinical practice. We aim at to investigate the safety and feasibility of arterial infusion chemotherapy in treatment of neoplastic esophagogastric anastomotic strictures after esophagectomy. Methods From October 2014 to December 2019, 50 patients with Neoplastic esophagogastric anastomotic strictures after resection of esophageal cancer were assessed retrospectively. Preoperative dysphagia was grade III in 34 cases and grade IV in 16 cases. Thirty-eight patients had different degrees of dyspnea before surgery Twenty-five patients had intolerable (grade IV) dyspnea and airway stenting was undertaken before surgery. Thirteen patients had tolerable dyspnea that did not require airway stenting, and preoperative dyspnea was grade III. Results All patients were successfully treated with arterial infusion chemotherapy, no paraplegia or death occurred. The dysphagia grade of 50 patients after AIC was compared: one case had grade I, 40 cases had grade II, and nine cases had grade III. Thirteen patients had tolerable dyspnea that did not necessitate airway stenting. Dyspnea was classified as grade I in five cases and grade II in eight cases. After 1–3 courses of AIC, 50 patients were followed up for a complete response (eight cases), partial response (28) and stable disease (14 cases). Total objective effective rate (complete response+ partial response) and disease control rate(complete response + partial response + stable disease)were 72.0% and 100.0%, respectively. The median duration of follow-up was 8.5 months. One-year survival was 46.0%. Conclusion Arterial infusion chemotherapy is safe and efficacious treatment for Neoplastic esophagogastric anastomotic strictures after esophagectomy.
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- Pengfei Xie
- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Oncology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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