Spontaneous passage of a dislocated esophageal metal stent: report of two cases

Endoscopy. 2003 Mar;35(3):223-5; discussion 225. doi: 10.1055/s-2003-37253.

Abstract

Delayed transpyloric impaction is a very rare complication of esophageal metallic stent placement. Authors report different endoscopic removal techniques, but none of these has been validated yet because of their variable success, time-consuming nature, and risk of perforation and hemorrhage. We report that a "wait-and-see" approach is a safe and effective policy in patients with permeable transpyloric impacted esophageal stents.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Esophageal Stenosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Esophageal Stenosis / therapy
  • Foreign-Body Migration / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Metals
  • Palliative Care
  • Radiography
  • Stents*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Metals