Initial Outcomes of Symmetrically Flared Covered Nitinol Stents for Esophageal Pathologies

Background: A recently available, low profile, fully covered metal stent with symmetrical flares (FCMSF) may offer improved resistance to migration in esophageal disease. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of 58 esophageal FCMSF placed in 46 consecutive patients was performed. Pathologies included stricture and leak of benign and malignant etiology. Results: Sixteen of 58 stents (28%) were placed urgently/emergently. All patients had successful stent deployment with 0% stent-related hospital mortality. Postoperative morbidity occurred in 15 of the 58 (26%) stents and included stent migration, atrial fibrillation, pneumonia, pneumothorax, urinary retention, hemodynamic instability, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation. In patients with stricture (n=29), mean dysphagia scores were reduced from 3.1±0.6 preoperatively to 1.1±0.8 postoperatively (P
Source: Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research