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Chandan S, Mohan BP, Khan SR, Bhogal N, Canakis A, Bilal M, Dhaliwal AS, Aziz M, Mashiana HS, Singh S, Lee-Smith W, Ponnada S, Bhat I, Pleskow D. Clinical efficacy and safety of palliative esophageal stenting without fluoroscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Endosc Int Open 2020; 8:E944-E952. [PMID: 32617399 PMCID: PMC7297607 DOI: 10.1055/a-1164-6398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background and study aims Despite advances in curative treatments for esophageal cancer, many patients often present with advanced disease. Dysphagia resulting in significant weight loss and malnutrition leads to poor quality of life. Palliative esophageal stenting with self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) helps alleviate symptoms and prolongs survival. However, access to fluoroscopy may be limited at certain centers causing delay in patient care. Methods We searched multiple databases from inception to November 2019 to identify studies evaluating the efficacy and safety of endoscopic palliative esophageal stenting and selected only those studies where fluoroscopic guidance was not used. Our primary aim was to calculate the overall technical as well as clinical success. Using meta-regression analysis, we also evaluated the effect of tumor location and obstruction length on overall technical and clinical success. Results A total of 1778 patients from 17 studies were analyzed. A total of 2036 stents were placed without the aid of fluoroscopy. The pooled rate of technical success was 94.7 % (CI 89.9-97.3, PI 55-99; I 2 = 85) and clinical success was 82.1 % (CI 67.1-91.2, PI 24-99; I 2 = 87). Based on meta-regression analysis both the length of obstruction and tumor location did not have any statistically significant effect on technical and clinical success. The pooled rate of adverse events was 4.1 % (CI 2.4-7.2; I 2 = 72) for stent migration, 8.1 % (CI 4.1-15.4; I 2 = 89) for tumor overgrowth and 1.2 % (CI 0.7-2; I 2 = 0) for perforation. The most frequent clinical adverse event was retro-sternal chest pain. Conclusion Palliative esophageal stenting without fluoroscopy using SEMS is both safe and effective in patients with advanced esophageal cancer.
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- Saurabh Chandan
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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- Internal Medicine, University of Arizona, Banner University Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona, United States
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- Internal Medicine, University of Arizona, Banner University Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona, United States
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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- Boston University Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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- Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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- Internal Medicine, University of Toledo, Ohio, United States
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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- University Library, University of Toledo, Ohio, United States
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- Internal Medicine, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia, United States
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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- Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Saligram S, Lim D, Pena L, Friedman M, Harris C, Klapman J. Safety and feasibility of esophageal self- expandable metal stent placement without the aid of fluoroscopy. Dis Esophagus 2017; 30:1-6. [PMID: 28575246 DOI: 10.1093/dote/dox030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2016] [Accepted: 03/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Self-expandable metal stents (SEMSs) are used for the management of certain esophageal conditions such as strictures, perforations, and fistulae. These can be placed using fluoroscopic control, endoscopic control, or a combination of both. We evaluated our institutional experience of placing a SEMS using only endoscopy without the aid of fluoroscopy to determine safety and feasibility using this technique. A retrospective review was performed to identify all patients who underwent esophageal SEMS from January 2010 to June 2015. Placement of SEMS was accomplished under direct endoscopic visualization without the aid of fluoroscopy. Esophageal lesion was initially identified during endoscopy and a fully covered SEMS was passed over the guide wire and deployed under direct vision. Misplacement of the SEMS during the procedure that required replacement with another new SEMS was considered as a failed procedure. Other periprocedural complications caused by placement of SEMS were noted. A total of 172 patients underwent 280 procedures for SEMS placement. Mean age was 66 years. The most common indication for SEMS placement was stricture in 248 (88%) procedures. Periprocedure SEMS misplacement occurred in 12 (4%) patients. However, only 8 (3%) patients needed to have a new SEMS placed during the same procedure. A total of 64 (23%) patients had migration of SEMS. There were no other periprocedure complications leading to adverse events. Self-expandable metal stent can be placed accurately and safely under direct endoscopic visualization without the aid of fluoroscopy.
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- S Saligram
- GI Tumor Program, Section of Endoscopic Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- GI Tumor Program, Section of Endoscopic Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- GI Tumor Program, Section of Endoscopic Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- GI Tumor Program, Section of Endoscopic Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- GI Tumor Program, Section of Endoscopic Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, USA
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Weigt J, Obst W, Kandulski A, Pech M, Canbay A, Malfertheiner P. Road Map fluoroscopy successfully guides endoscopic interventions in the esophagus. Endosc Int Open 2017; 5:E608-E612. [PMID: 28685156 PMCID: PMC5498184 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-111719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2016] [Accepted: 05/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS Road Map (RM) fluoroscopy is a radiological technique that enables visualization of anatomic structures using image subtraction at peak opacification. RM fluoroscopy has never previously been evaluated for use in endoscopy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of RM in guiding endoscopic intervention in the esophagus. PATIENTS AND METHODS This was a monocentric observational trial of consecutive patients with esophageal strictures in a university hospital. Twenty-seven investigations using RM were performed in 24 patients undergoing esophageal endoscopy. Indications for the procedure were balloon dilatation (n = 7 including 2 pneumatic balloon dilatations for treatment of achalasia), bougie dilatation (n = 7) and diagnostic endoscopy (n = 1). In addition, 12 stents, 7 partially covered and 5 fully covered, were placed using RM as a guide for determination of stent length and diameter. Stents were deployed under RM guidance. RESULTS In all procedures, RM successfully guided the intervention. Endoscopic control endoscopy confirmed adequate stent placement in all cases. CONCLUSION RM allows permanent and accurate radiographic imaging of stenoses and esophageal anatomic changes. It is an easy and safe method of guiding endoscopic interventions that require radiological imaging.
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- Jochen Weigt
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany,Corresponding author Jochen Weigt Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious DiseasesOtto-von-Guericke UniversityLeipziger Str 44Magdeburg 39120Germany+493916713105
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
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Sisman G, Baran B. Placement of a Self-Expanding Metal Stent to Treat Esophagogastric Benign Anastomotic Stricture via Retroflexed Ultrathin Endoscopy: A Case Report with a Video. Clin Endosc 2015; 48:428-30. [PMID: 26473127 PMCID: PMC4604282 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2014] [Revised: 12/16/2014] [Accepted: 12/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Previous studies reported that ultrathin endoscope (UE) provides endoscopic guidance during insertion of a self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) without fluoroscopic monitoring in patients with upper gastrointestinal stenosis (benign or malignant) or postoperative esophageal leakage. According to the type of SEMS and level of the stenosis, the technique of the procedure is variable. Herein, we report a patient who underwent placement of a distal release esophageal SEMS to treat an esophagogastric anastomotic stricture via retroflexed UE.
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- Gurhan Sisman
- Department of Gastroenterology, Acibadem University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Van Training and Research Hospital, Van, Turkey
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Ferreira F, Bastos P, Ribeiro A, Marques M, Azevedo F, Pereira P, Lopes S, Ramalho R, Macedo G. A comparative study between fluoroscopic and endoscopic guidance in palliative esophageal stent placement. Dis Esophagus 2011; 25:608-13. [PMID: 22151881 DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2050.2011.01288.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) are the treatment of choice for incurable obstructive malignant esophageal strictures. Although the placement of SEMS is usually performed with fluoroscopic control (FC), recently several authors have shown the feasibility of placing SEMS under endoscopic control alone (EC). However, studies comparing the two techniques are lacking. The objective of this study was to compare the feasibility and safety of SEMS insertion under fluoroscopic control and endoscopic control. The study was performed through the retrospective analysis of patients who underwent SEMS insertion for malignant dysphagia between January 2005 and January 2010. Data concerning early and late complications and survival were retrieved. Early complications were defined as pain, vomiting, bleeding, malposition/migration, perforation, and/or dysphagia occurring until 30 days of SEMS insertion; and late complications as tumor ingrowth and overgrowth, migration, hemorrhage, fistulae, food impaction, and/or esophagitis occurring after 30 days. We placed 126 SEMS of which 87% for esophageal stricture, 8% for esophagus-respiratory fistula, and 5% for extrinsic compression. The mean age of the patients was 62 years, and 93 were male. SEMS insertion was performed with FC in 66 patients and EC in 60. Early complications occurred in 34 patients (52%) in the FC group and 28 (47%) in the EC group (P=0.71), including: pain in 22 patients of the FC group and 15 of the EC group (P=0.31); vomiting in 15 of the FC group and nine of the EC group (P=0.27); malposition/migration in three of the FC group and four of the EC group (P=0.60); hemorrhage in one of the FC group and two of the EC group (P=0.27); and dysphagia in two of the FC group and three of the EC group (P=0.57). Late complications occurred in 20 patients (30%) in the FC group and 22 (37%) in the EC group (P=0.44), including: tumor in/overgrowth in 13 patients of the FC group and 10 of the EC group (P=0.66); prostheses migration in five of the FC group and eight of the EC group (P=0.28); hemorrhage in two of the FC group and two of the EC group (P=0.54); appearance of esophageal fistulae in seven of the FC group and four of the EC group (P=0.43); food impaction in nine of the FC group and eight of the EC group (P=0.96); esophagitis in 12 of the FC group and 15 of the EC group (P=0.35). Median survival was 107 days (95% confidence interval [CI]=6-369 days) with no difference between the two groups. There were no statistical significant differences in the incidence of complications and in survival between patients undergoing SEMS placement under fluoroscopic control or endoscopic control.
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- F Ferreira
- Gastroenterology Department, Hospital de São João, Porto, Portugal.
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Lazaraki G, Katsinelos P, Nakos A, Chatzimavroudis G, Pilpilidis I, Paikos D, Tzilves D, Katsos I. Malignant esophageal dysphagia palliation using insertion of a covered Ultraflex stent without fluoroscopy: a prospective observational study. Surg Endosc 2010; 25:628-35. [PMID: 20644961 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-010-1236-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2009] [Accepted: 01/23/2010] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of placing self-expandable metal stents (SEMSs) without fluoroscopy for palliation of malignant esophageal or esophagogastric strictures. METHODS From January 2003 to June 2008, a prospective observational study investigated the placement of covered proximal-release Ultraflex stents without fluoroscopy in nonoperable malignant esophageal and esophagogastric strictures. The technical success as well as the early and late complications (perforation, migration, severe gastroesophageal reflux, hematemesis, and reobstruction due to tissue ingrowth or overgrowth) were recorded. Dysphagia before and after stent placement was scored on a 5-point scale. All the patients were observed monthly in the outpatient clinic or by telephone contact until death. RESULTS The study enrolled 89 patients (16 women; mean age, 69.54±7.1 years) with dysphagia due to inoperable esophageal or esophagogastric malignant strictures (29 squamous cell cancers, 52 adenocarcinomas, and 8 obstructive malignant extrinsic compressions). The mean stricture length was 6.2±2.8 cm. Endoscopic deployment was achieved for 83 patients (93.2%), with accurate stent positioning in all the patients except one. An adequate relief of symptoms was noted for 82 of the patients (92.1%). During the follow-up period, 36 patients (43.4%) had recurrent dysphagia, caused by tumor overgrowth in 32 cases and stent migration in 4 cases, after an average time of 82 days (range 67-216 days). A stent-in-stent procedure was performed in 27 cases. For two patients, a third stent-in-stent needed to be placed after 85 and 216 days, respectively. CONCLUSION In most cases, SEMSs can be accurately and safely positioned without fluoroscopy for palliative treatment of malignant esophageal dysphagia.
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- Georgia Lazaraki
- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Theagenion Cancer Hospital, Al. Simeonidi 2 str, 54007, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Maneglia V, Ben Soussan E, Savoye G, Ducrotté P, Di Fiore F, Dacher JN, Savoye-Collet C. Multidetector CT in patients with esophageal stent as a palliative treatment for stenosing esophageal cancer: a feasibility study. Scand J Gastroenterol 2007; 42:1339-46. [PMID: 17852853 DOI: 10.1080/00365520701396273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The self-expanding metallic stent (SEMS) is widely used in the palliative treatment of stenosing esophageal cancer. Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) allows volumetric investigation including virtual endoscopy. The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of MDCT follow-up of esophageal SEMS and to describe the imaging patterns encountered as well as correlating them with fibroscopic evaluation. MATERIAL AND METHODS Thirteen consecutive patients (10 M, mean age 64 years) with esophageal SEMS as a palliative treatment underwent MDCT for recurrent dysphagia (n =7), chest pain and fever (n = 1) or follow-up without symptoms (n = 5). Patency and esophageal wall patterns were studied and compared with diagnosis by fibroscopy. RESULTS No metallic artefact related to the SEMS was observed. At the SEMS level, MDCT revealed a tissular lump (n = 1), a thin recurrent layer of tissue (n = 1), extrinsic compression (n = 1), fluid stasis (n =7) and intussusception of the gastric wall into the SEMS (n =4). The esophageal wall was analyzed by MDCT (peripheral thickening around the stent (n = 8), tumor overgrowth under or above the SEMS level (n = 8)) and showed tracheal compression (n = 3). At the level of the SEMS, fibroscopy showed tumor recurrence (n = 2), a thin recurrent layer of tissue (n = 1), a distorted SEMS (n = 1) and a tumor overgrowth under or above the SEMS level (n = 6). In comparison with fibroscopy, MDCT satisfactorily diagnosed the SEMS patency in 92% of cases and the esophageal wall in 73%. CONCLUSIONS Morphology, patency of the SEMS and analysis of the esophageal wall can be performed by MDCT with a good degree of accuracy as compared to fibroscopy. In such patients in palliative care, a non-invasive investigation is worth promoting as a first-line procedure.
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- Véronique Maneglia
- QUANT-IF-EA4051, LITIS-Radiology Department, Rouen University Hospital Charles Nicolle, Rouen, France
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Lambert R. Insertion of expandable metallic stents in esophageal cancer without fluoroscopy: is it safe? Gastrointest Endosc 2007; 65:929-31. [PMID: 17466214 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2006.12.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2006] [Accepted: 12/22/2006] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Lecleire S, Antonietti M, Di Fiore F, Ben-Soussan E, Bota S, Hellot MF, Thiberville L, Michel P, Lerebours E, Ducrotté P. Double stenting of oesophagus and airways in palliative treatment of patients with oesophageal cancer is efficient but associated with a high morbidity. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2007; 25:955-63. [PMID: 17403000 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2007.03280.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Double stenting of oesophagus and airways may be required in palliative treatment of patients with locally advanced oesophageal cancer. AIM To assess feasibility, efficacy and complications occurring in patients with locally advanced oesophageal cancer receiving both oesophagus and airways stenting. METHODS In one single centre between 1997 and 2005, among 180 patients with locally advanced oesophageal cancer treated by the palliative placement of a self-expanding metal stent, patients requiring double stenting of oesophagus and airways were identified. Clinical efficacy, complications and survival were retrospectively collected. RESULTS Fifteen patients (8.3% of 180) required a double stenting at follow-up. Symptomatic efficacy of oesophagus and airways stenting was 86.7% for dysphagia and 100% for dyspnoea. Median survival after the second stent insertion was 99 days. Life-threatening early complications occurred in three patients after double stenting (20%), including two deaths following oesophageal perforation and massive haemoptysis, respectively. Procedure-related mortality was 13.3%. CONCLUSIONS Double stenting of oesophagus and airways is feasible in patients with locally advanced oesophageal cancer, with a relevant clinical efficacy. However, early major complications including procedure-related death may occur in as many as 20% of patients. This treatment should be reserved to very selected patients with severe symptoms and end-stage disease.
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- S Lecleire
- Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Rouen University Hospital & ADEN-EA3234/IFRMP23, Institute for Biomedical Research, Rouen, France.
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