Esophageal stents are important tools for palliative treatment of inoperable esophageal
malignancies. With the development of multiple self-expandable stents, there are now …

Tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TOF) is a pathological connection between the trachea and
the oesophagus that is associated with various underlying conditions including …

This Guideline is an official statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
(ESGE), endorsed by the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO), the …

Background Many patients with lung cancer will develop symptoms related to their disease
process or the treatment they are receiving. These symptoms can be as debilitating as the …

BACKGROUND: Benign esophageal strictures refractory to standard dilation therapy
present a challenging problem. Temporary plastic and metal stents have been proposed …

This is one of a series of statements discussing the use of GI endoscopy in common clinical
situations. The Standards of Practice Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal …

Background Covered self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) are utilized for the management
of benign and malignant esophageal conditions; however, covered SEMS are prone to …

Background Migration is the most common complication of the fully covered metallic self-
expanding esophageal stent (SEMS). This study aimed to determine the potential preventive …

Esophageal strictures are a common problem in gastroenterological practice. In general, the
management of malignant or benign esophageal strictures is different and requires a …

Bioresorbable metals and metal alloys are of growing interest for myriad uses in temporary
biomedical implants. Examples range from structural elements as stents, screws, and …