Endoscopic Stent for Treatment of Esophagojejunostomy Fistula
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چکیده
Fistula from esophagojejunostomy is still one of the most feared complications after total gastrectomy. Despite the development of new surgical devices and techniques, it remains a major concern with an incidence around 5%10. The use of endoscopic stents has brought the possibility of another form of fistula treatment3. However, this technique hasn ́t yet been fully incorporated into clinical practice. This article describes a case of an esophagojejunostomy fistula that was successfully treated with an endoscopic stent. A literature review about this issue also follows.
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