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  • Title: Self-expandable covered metal tracheal type stent for sealing cervical anastomotic leak after esophagectomy and gastric pull-up: pitfalls and possibilities.
    Author: Lindenmann J, Matzi V, Porubsky C, Anegg U, Sankin O, Gabor S, Neuboeck N, Maier A, Smolle-Juettner FM.
    Journal: Ann Thorac Surg; 2008 Jan; 85(1):354-6. PubMed ID: 18154853.
    Abstract:
    From January 2003 to June 2006, 6 patients with leakage of the cervical esophagogastrostomy after esophagectomy and gastric pull-up underwent endoscopic stenting using the self-expandable covered tracheal type device. Anastomotic healing was satisfactory. Stent extraction was performed after an average interval of 91 days. Initial stent migration occurred in 2 patients and post-extraction stenosis developed in 3 patients. Insertion of a self-expandable covered metal tracheal stent represents a safe approach resulting in immediate closure and subsequent healing of cervical anastomotic leakage.
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