Long-term tolerance of a fractured self-expanding metal stent in a patient with adenoid cystic carcinoma

Long-term tolerance of a fractured self-expanding metal stent in a patient with adenoid cystic carcinoma

Self-expanding metals stent are used for recanalization of malignant CAO. Fracture of such a stent has been described. This prompts its removal. However removal of a metal stent is difficult and can be hazardous. Due to this US FDA advisory was released against their insertion in benign diseases whe...

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Main Authors: Sharlene Ho, Soon Keng Goh, Alan WK. Ng, Dessmon YH. Tai, Albert YH. Lim, Ai Ching Kor, Nge Nge Sien Zin, John Abisheganaden, Akash Verma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-01-01
Series:Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213007119302333

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