Use of Self-Expandable Plastic Stents For the Treatment of Esophageal Perforations and Symptomatic Anastomotic Leaks

Abstract

Our preliminary experience with the self-expanding and removable Polyflex plastic stent for the sealing of anastomotic leaks and esophageal perforations suggests that this stent is a feasible treatment option, in particular, for more extensive esophageal defects, patients with co-morbid conditions, and critically ill patients.