Palliation of dysphagia.

1 August 2000

journal article
review article

Vol. 10 (3) , 605-23, x

Abstract

This article discusses the diagnosis and interventional options apart from surgical resection for carcinoma of the esophagus. Other topics discussed are methods of inserting plastic and self-expanding metal stents in conjunction with their complications, and neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet photodynamic therapy, cryoablation, and BICAP (bipolar cautery probe) options. Clinical scenarios illustrate the pros and cons of these approaches.

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