| Theme |
Endoscopic Treatment of Upper Gastrointestine: Current Status and Clinical Problems |
| Title |
Palliative Treatment of Malignant Stenosis of Esophagus Using Self-expandable Stent |
| Author |
Koichi Sugiura |
Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University |
| Author |
Soji Ozawa |
Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University |
| Author |
Yuko Kitagawa |
Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University |
| Author |
Yoshiro Saikawa |
Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University |
| Author |
Kazuhito Yano |
Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University |
| Author |
Masaki Kitajima |
Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University |
| [ Summary ] |
Stenting is useful for treatment of malignant esophageal stenosis, that is unresectable and has not improved through chemotherapy or radiation therapy, to relieve dysphagia and improve quality of life (QOL). However, we have encountered several cases in which stenting has been associated with complications, such as bleeding, perforations, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), migration of the stent and tumor overgrowth, or in which the patient's dysphagia has not been relieved. We must discuss the criteria for stenting in the esophagus, being careful of complications after stenting. |