Polyflex stents for malignant oesophageal and oesophagogastric stricture: a prospective, multicentric study

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Authors

Rita Conigliaro

Giorgio Battaglia · University of Padua

Alessandro Repici · Humanitas University

Giovanni de Pretis · Ospedale Santa Chiara

Luigi Ghezzo · Azienda Sanitaria Ospedaliera S.Croce e Carle Cuneo

Max Bittinger · University of Augsburg

Helmut Messmann · University of Augsburg

Abstract

Our study suggests that Polyflex stents are competitive with metal stents, with similar efficacy but lower cost. Technical improvements, however, are required to make these stents more user friendly. Large randomized clinical studies are needed to guide in the choice among the different available stents.

Topics & Keywords

Esophageal and GI Pathology Tracheal and airway disorders Dysphagia Assessment and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Volume 19, Issue 3, pp. 195-203

DOI: 10.1097/meg.0b013e328013a418

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