The treatment with prothesis in patients with anas· tomatic leaks after esophogeal resection

Barut A. Y.

ISTANBUL MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.2, no.2, pp.43-44, 1998 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 2 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 1998
  • Journal Name: ISTANBUL MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.43-44
  • Istanbul Gelisim University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Anastomatic leaksa after resections due to esophageal carsinoma are life threthening situations and must be treated immediately. Insertion of sel{ expanding endoprothesis are being performed recently for pallation.