Covered Biodegradable Stent: New Therapeutic Option for the Management of Esophageal Perforation or Anastomotic Leak

Nonoperative Treatment of 15 Benign Esophageal Perforations With Self-Expandable Covered Metal Stents

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Treatment of Thoracic Esophageal Anastomotic Leaks and Esophageal Perforations with Endoluminal Stents: Efficacy and Current Limitations

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Use of self-expandable metal stents for the treatment of esophageal perforations and anastomotic leaks

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Endoscopic therapy for esophageal perforation or anastomotic leak with a self-expandable metallic stent

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