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Treatment of oesophageal anastomotic leaks by temporary stenting with self-expanding plastic stents

Yiyang Dai, Stephan Gretschel, O Dudeck, Beate Rau, P. M. Schlag, M. Hünerbein

British journal of surgery · 2009 · 77 citations · 20 references

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Abstract

In combination with effective drainage, self-expanding plastic stents are an option for the treatment of oesophageal anastomotic leaks, and may reduce leak-related morbidity and mortality.

References

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Endoscopic treatment of thoracic esophageal anastomotic leaks by using silicone-covered, self-expanding polyester stents

Daniel Schubert, H. Scheidbach, Roger Kuhn et al. · Gastrointestinal Endoscopy · 2005 · 214 citations

Self-expanding Polyester Stents, Esophagus, Endoscopic Treatment +8

Self-expanding plastic stents for benign esophageal lesions

Sylvie Evrard, Olivier Le Moine, G. Lazaraki et al. · Gastrointestinal Endoscopy · 2004 · 207 citations

Esophagus, Vascular Surgery, Lumen-apposing Metal Stent +6

Management of Postoperative Esophageal Leaks With the Polyflex Self-Expanding Covered Plastic Stent

Felix B. Langer, E. Wenzl, Gerhard Prager et al. · The Annals of Thoracic Surgery · 2005 · 201 citations

Postoperative Esophageal Leaks, Esophagus, Lumen-apposing Metal Stent +7

Treatment of Thoracic Anastomotic Leaks After Esophagectomy With Self-expanding Plastic Stents

M. Hünerbein, Christian Stroszczynski, K. T. Moesta et al. · Annals of Surgery · 2004 · 200 citations · Full text

Diagnosis and management of a mediastinal leak following radical oesophagectomy

S M Griffin, PJ Lamb, S M Dresner et al. · British journal of surgery · 2001 · 194 citations · Full text