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pubmed:abstractText |
Historically, esophageal fistulas, perforations, and benign and malignant strictures have been managed surgically or with the placement of permanent endoprostheses or metallic stents. Recently, a removable, self-expanding, plastic stent has become available. The authors investigated the use of this new stent at their institution.
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pubmed:affiliation |
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Virginia Mason Medical Center, 1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101, USA. resm4k@vmmc.org
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