Using Metallic Stent to Treat Malignant Stricture of Esophagus and Cardia
- VernacularTitle:应用金属内支架治疗食管及贲门部恶性狭窄
- Author:
Xitong ZHANG
;
Yinghe ZHU
;
Feng GUO
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Malignant tumors;
Esophagus and cardia;
Metallic stent;
Interventional radiology
- From:
Journal of Interventional Radiology
1994;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Purpose:To evaluate the effect of metallic stent in the treatment of malignant stricture in esophagus and cardia.Materials and Methods:Treated by metallic stent:14patients with malignant stricture in esophagus and cardia,13 males and 1 female aged ranged from 57 to 81,were discussed in this article.Among 12 patients,8 were proved as esophageal squamous carcinoma,4 as esophagus adenocarcinoma,and 1 was complicated with esophagotrachial fistula,l0 of the pa- tients could take fluid food and 4 only water.After catheterizing from mouth,the strictured portions dilated with hallon catheter,15 selfmade Z stents coveted with dacron and 1 strecker stent were in 13 and 1 patients respectively.Results:All stems were successfully placed.Patients could eat more easily after the operations.The esophogotrachial fistula was completely sealed.The average lifetime after the operation was 5.5 months.Conclusions:Metallic stent prosthesis is an effective method to treat malignant stricture in esophagus and cardia,and could elevate the life quality of patients sig- nifieantly.
