The Efficacy of Self-expanding Metallic Stents in the Palliation of Patients with Advanced Esophageal Cancer

Toydemir T., Cipe G., Celayir F., Yildirim S., Baykan A.

ISTANBUL MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.13, no.4, pp.181-185, 2012 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.5505/1304.8503.2012.47550
  • Journal Name: ISTANBUL MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.181-185
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) in the palliative treatment of patients who have advanced stage esophageal cancer.