PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Murphy, G. J.
TI  - Stents in the oesophagus.
AID  - 10.1136/pgmj.71.838.453
DP  - 1995 Aug 01
TA  - Postgraduate Medical Journal
PG  - 453--456
VI  - 71
IP  - 838
4099  - http://pmj.bmj.com/content/71/838/453.short
4100  - http://pmj.bmj.com/content/71/838/453.full
SO  - Postgrad Med J1995 Aug 01; 71
AB  - The use of self-expanding metal stents can markedly improve the care of patients with inoperable oesophageal malignancy. The stents can be easily introduced without the need for general anaesthesia. They have fewer complications during insertion than rigid stents and fewer complications than laser therapy. With these stents lumens of up to 2.5 cm are easily obtainable. The article considers the type of patient who may be suitable for stenting, the technique of insertion, benefits and complications of their use.