[An uncommon use of argon plasma coagulation: endoscopic transection of self-expanding metallic stents]. / Une utilisation peu usuelle mais efficace du plasma d'argon : la section des prothèses métalliques expansives.
Gastroenterol Clin Biol
; 32(2): 118-22, 2008 Feb.
Article
em Fr
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18387424
ABSTRACT
Migration, distal malposition or fracture of self-expanding metallic biliary or esophageal stents rarely occur but may lead to stent dysfunction, mucosal trauma secondary to impaction or friction on the digestive wall. We report our experience of using argon plasma to endoscopically cut three metallic biliary and esophageal self-expanding stents to restore permeability or to treat impaction of the stent after migration, malposition or fracture.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Falha de Prótese
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Stents
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Endoscópios Gastrointestinais
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Esôfago
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Lasers de Gás
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Ducto Hepático Comum
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
Fr
Revista:
Gastroenterol Clin Biol
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
França