Bilateral vocal cord paralysis after endoscopic placement of fully covered self-expandable metal stent for palliative treatment of malignant proximal esophageal obstruction: two case reports

Bilateral vocal cord paralysis after endoscopic placement of fully covered self-expandable metal stent for palliative treatment of malignant proximal esophageal obstruction: two case reports

Abstract Background Oesophageal stents have several well-known respiratory complications, including aspiration pneumonia, fistula and airway compression. However, bilateral vocal cord paralysis has rarely been described. Methods We describe two patients who presented with refractory dysphagia due to...

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Main Authors: Y. Chiche, G. Beltramo, T. Degand, A. Drouillard, C. Foignot, N. Baudouin, P. Bonniaud, M. Georges
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Vocal cord paralysis
Esophageal proximal stent
Complication
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-020-01300-4

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