The vast majority of patients with esophageal cancer will not be surgical candidates at the time of diagnosis, either because of advanced disease or the presence of significant comorbidities. [26] If ...

A new procedure can now treat esophageal perforations (holes in the esophagus) when caught early, therefore greatly reducing mortality rates. These holes in the esophagus can occur when undergoing ...

A research group in Italy investigated the effectiveness, safety and outcome of two popular nitinol esophageal stents (Ultraflex and Choostent) in patients with esophageal cancer. The results showed ...

The DOC combination in advanced gastric cancer: Preliminary data of a phase II study. Background: For esophageal cancer patients with dysphagia, symptom relief and maintenance of nutrition remain ...

These drawbacks sometimes meant the stents could not be delivered properly, or that tumor ingrowth would occur, necessitating repeat procedures.According to Barry Slowey, vice president of global ...

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Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic therapy with self-expanding metallic endoprostheses in the management of malignant esophageal ...

A new procedure can now treat esophageal perforations (holes in the esophagus) when caught early, therefore greatly reducing mortality rates. These holes in the esophagus can occur when undergoing ...

Less than 50% of patients with esophageal carcinoma are suitable for surgery at the time of diagnosis. Most of these patients present with locally advanced or metastatic disease and/or significant ...