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Asymptomatic oesophageal stent fracture 21 months after insertion

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Oesophageal stenting is frequently used as a measure of palliative treatment in oesophageal cancer for the relief of dysphagia . With the advent of new modalities of immunotherapy used concurrently with conventional chemotherapy, the survival of patients with oesophageal cancer being treated with palliative intent has lengthened considerably. Consequently, there is higher likelihood of these patients experiencing stent related complications and surviving with them for longer periods of time. In this case report, we discuss a patient who was diagnosed with stent fracture 21 months after initial stent insertion.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2025.03.020

Authors: Islam Noaman, John Gilmour, Andrew Baird

Institutions: Ain Shams University, Western General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Esophageal and GI Pathology

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600