Endoscopic management of corrosive esophageal stenosis by temporary stent placement

Endoscopic management of corrosive esophageal stenosis by temporary stent placement

Introduction. Ingestion of corrosive substances often causes serious damage to the upper gastrointestinal mucosa, occasionally perforation and, in rare cases, death. Most of these events are accidental, especially in children and the elderly, and voluntary (for suicidal purposes) in adults. If the p...

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Main Authors: Gelu-Cristian ROSIANU, Mihaela RUSU, Vasile SANDRU, Camelia DIACONU, Narcis COPCA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Balkan Medical Union 2018-06-01
Series:Archives of the Balkan Medical Union
Subjects:
esophageal stenosis
dysphagia
Savary bougies
esophageal stent
Online Access:http://umbalk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/18.Endoscopic-management-of-corrosive.pdf

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