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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Oct 15, 2009; 1(1): 65-67
Published online Oct 15, 2009. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v1.i1.65
Published online Oct 15, 2009. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v1.i1.65
Table 1 Characteristics of patients with cervical esophageal strictures stented with the Polyflex endoprosthesis
| Patient | Gender/age (yr) | Type of stricture | Outcomes after Polyflex stenting |
| 1 | Male/63 | Benign postoperative | Spontaneous stent migration after two months. Stricture permanent dilated |
| 2 | Female/79 | Tumoral | Spontaneous stent migration after chemotherapy. Asymptomatic. No need for further stenting |
| 3 | Male/80 | Tumoral | Asymptomatic until death several months after |
| 4 | Male/53 | Tumoral | Asymptomatic until death several months after |
- Citation: García-Cano J, Muñoz-Sánchez M, Morillas-Ariño J. Stenting of strictures close to the upper esophageal sphincter with the Polyflex stent. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2009; 1(1): 65-67
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v1/i1/65.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v1.i1.65