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Treatment of a malignant stenosis of the corpus of the stomach with a self-expanding stent

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In a 50-year-old man, a self-expandable stent was implanted under fluoroscopic guidance to treat symptoms of an inoperable carcinoma of the corpus of the stomach. Foreshortening of the stent necessitated implantation of a proximal extension stent 5 weeks later. Secondary symptoms of advanced stage of the disease negatively influenced clinical success of the procedure, although free passage through the stents was achieved. We conclude that stent implantation for palliation of a carcinoma of the corpus of the stomach seems to be a viable method. The operator has to be aware of the special limitations and problems associated with the procedure.

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  1. Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Hospital of the Brothers of St. John, Esterhazystrasse 26, 7000, Eisenstadt, Austria Tel.: + 43-26 82-6 01 47 41 Fax: + 43-26 82-6 01 47 99, , , , , , AT

    R. Dorffner & G. Mostbeck

  2. Department of Surgery, Hospital of the Brothers of St. John, Esterhazystrasse 26, 7000, Eisenstadt, Austria, , , , , , AT

    R. Renner

  3. Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital of the Brothers of St. John, Esterhazystrasse 26, 7000 Eisenstadt, Austria, , , , , , AT

    J. Stimakovits

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Received: 16 June 2000 Accepted: 13 July 2000

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Dorffner, R., Renner, R., Stimakovits, J. et al. Treatment of a malignant stenosis of the corpus of the stomach with a self-expanding stent. Eur Radiol 11, 435–438 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003300000656

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