This is a collaboration between the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) and the
European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE), and is a scheduled update of their …

Endoscopic treatment of refractory, complex and difficult esophageal strictures still remains
to be a challenge for many endoscopists. While balloon or bougie dilatation still remains to …

Background and study aims Despite advances in curative treatments for esophageal cancer,
many patients often present with advanced disease. Dysphagia resulting in significant …

Background and aim In presence of malignant dysphagia, in patients unfit for surgery, the
placement of a self‐expandable metal stent (SEMS) represents a safe and effective …

Abstract Introduction Esophageal Stents are used to maintain esophageal lumen patency in
esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignancies and the occlusion of …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND AIM: Patients with incurable oesophageal cancer have
poor outcomes, with disabling symptoms and a poor quality of life (QOL), which may be …

Over the years, there have been multiple publications on improvements in stent deployment
techniques for the management of esophageal cancer. The current available options include …

Abstract Background & Aims: In the presence of malignant dysphagia in non-surgical
candidates, a self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) represents a safe and effective approach …

Esophageal stents have been in surgical practice for over a century and continue to
advance. Their use has led to changes in treatment paradigms and improved outcomes for a …

Esophageal cancer commonly presents in advanced stage, and many patients will require
palliative intervention. Endoscopic stenting remains an excellent first-line therapy; however …