Temporary placement of an expandable polyester silicone-covered stent for treatment of refractory benign esophageal strictures Alessandro Repici, MD, Massimo Conio, MD, Claudio De Angelis, MD, Edda Battaglia, MD, Alessandro Musso, MD, Rinaldo Pellicano, MD, Matteo Goss, MD, Giovanna Venezia, MD, Mario Rizzetto, MD, Giorgio Saracco, MD Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Volume 60, Issue 4, Pages 513-519 (October 2004) DOI: 10.1016/S0016-5107(04)01882-6 Copyright © 2004 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Endoscopic view showing hyperplastic mucosa at proximal end of Polyflex stent before scheduled removal. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2004 60, 513-519DOI: (10.1016/S0016-5107(04)01882-6) Copyright © 2004 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Terms and Conditions
Figure 2 Endoscopic view showing stent removal with foreign body forceps. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2004 60, 513-519DOI: (10.1016/S0016-5107(04)01882-6) Copyright © 2004 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Terms and Conditions
Figure 3 Endoscopic view showing appearance of esophageal mucosa immediately after stent removal. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2004 60, 513-519DOI: (10.1016/S0016-5107(04)01882-6) Copyright © 2004 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Terms and Conditions
Figure 4 Barium contrast radiograph (patient 2) showing caustic-induced stricture of distal esophagus. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2004 60, 513-519DOI: (10.1016/S0016-5107(04)01882-6) Copyright © 2004 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Terms and Conditions
Figure 5 Barium contrast radiograph (patient 2) 3 months after stent removal. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2004 60, 513-519DOI: (10.1016/S0016-5107(04)01882-6) Copyright © 2004 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Terms and Conditions
Figure 6 A, Barium contrast radiograph (patient 12) showing caustic-induced stricture (arrow) of proximal esophagus. B, Barium contrast radiograph showing stent in situ. C, Barium contrast radiograph obtained 3 months after stent removal. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2004 60, 513-519DOI: (10.1016/S0016-5107(04)01882-6) Copyright © 2004 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Terms and Conditions
Figure 6 A, Barium contrast radiograph (patient 12) showing caustic-induced stricture (arrow) of proximal esophagus. B, Barium contrast radiograph showing stent in situ. C, Barium contrast radiograph obtained 3 months after stent removal. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2004 60, 513-519DOI: (10.1016/S0016-5107(04)01882-6) Copyright © 2004 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Terms and Conditions
Figure 6 A, Barium contrast radiograph (patient 12) showing caustic-induced stricture (arrow) of proximal esophagus. B, Barium contrast radiograph showing stent in situ. C, Barium contrast radiograph obtained 3 months after stent removal. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2004 60, 513-519DOI: (10.1016/S0016-5107(04)01882-6) Copyright © 2004 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Terms and Conditions