The ultraflex stents for malignant esophageal obstruction

Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 1999 Jul;9(3):413-22.

Abstract

Ultraflex esophageal stents have contributed to the tremendous success of self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) in the treatment of esophageal cancer because they are easy and safe to insert. With an eye to improving clinical outcome, the Ultraflex stent design has been in a state of constant evolution since its introduction. However, as with other SEMS, a high reintervention rate remains a challenging problem.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alloys
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / complications
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Esophageal Stenosis / etiology
  • Esophageal Stenosis / surgery*
  • Esophagoscopy
  • Humans
  • Palliative Care
  • Plastics
  • Pliability
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Prosthesis Implantation / instrumentation*
  • Stents*

Substances

  • Alloys
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Plastics
  • nitinol