Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: RESULTS: The oral alimentation status of nine of 13 patients (69%) improved after successful placement of the stent. Following placement of the stent, fever (>38 degrees C) and severe chest pain occurred in 85% (11/13) of the patients. In all patients examined, C-reactive protein was elevated within 1 week of the operation. Esophageal perforation occurred in three patients. Stent-related mediastinitis and pneumonia developed in six (46%) and three (23%) patients, respectively. Seven of the 13 patients (54%) died of stent-related pulmonary complications. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | M Muto, A Ohtsu, Y Miyata, Y Shioyama, N Boku, S Yoshida |
Journal | Japanese journal of clinical oncology
(Jpn J Clin Oncol)
Vol. 31
Issue 6
Pg. 270-4
(Jun 2001)
ISSN: 0368-2811 [Print] England |
PMID | 11463805
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Analgesics, Opioid
- Morphine
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Analgesics, Opioid
(therapeutic use)
- Esophageal Neoplasms
(drug therapy, radiotherapy, therapy)
- Female
- Fever
(etiology)
- Humans
- Male
- Mediastinitis
(etiology)
- Middle Aged
- Morphine
(therapeutic use)
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
(drug therapy, radiotherapy, therapy)
- Pain
(drug therapy, etiology)
- Respiratory Insufficiency
(etiology)
- Stents
(adverse effects)
- Treatment Failure
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