Clinical Outcomes of Fully Covered Self-expanding Metallic Stent Placement for Palliation of Incurable Esophageal Cancer With or Without Radiotherapy.
Anticancer Res
; 41(1): 385-389, 2021 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND/AIM:
A combination therapy of esophageal stent and chemoradiotherapy (CRT) is currently considered risky for severe complications. The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of a fully covered self-expandable metallic stent (FCSEMS) placement in palliating incurable esophageal cancer before and/or after CRT. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
We retrospectively reviewed clinical outcomes of 64 incurable advanced esophageal cancer patients with FCSEMS placement. Forty-two of 64 patients had FCSEMS placement with RT.RESULTS:
The rate of all of stent-related complications tended to be higher in patients who had RT, although no significant difference was observed. The stent-related deaths occurred in one patient due to hemorrhage after FCSEMS placement in the RT-negative group.CONCLUSION:
Palliation of dysphagia or fistulas with FCSEMS in patients with incurable esophageal cancer before and/or after RT is not associated with an increased risk of life-threatening complications.Palabras clave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Cuidados Paliativos
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Neoplasias Esofágicas
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Trastornos de Deglución
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Stents Metálicos Autoexpandibles
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
Anticancer Res
Año:
2021
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Article