Metal stenting to resolve post-photodynamic therapy stricture in early esophageal cancer.

Abstract

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an established endoscopic technique for ablating Barrett's esophagus with high-grade dysplasia or early-stage intraepithelial neoplasia. The most common clinically significant adverse effect of PDT is esophageal stricture formation. The strictures are usually superficial and might be dilated effectively with standard endoscopic accessories, such as endoscope balloon or Savary dilators. However, multiple dilations might be required to achieve stricture resolution in some cases. We report the case of stricture that recurred after dilation with a bougie, which was completely relieved by a self-expandable metal stent.

• Authors: Young Koog Cheon
• Journal: World journal of gastroenterology (World J Gastroenterol) Vol. 17 Issue 10 Pg. 1379-82 (Mar 14 2011) ISSN: 2219-2840 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 21455341 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Metals

Topics

• Aged
• Endoscopy (methods)
• Esophageal Neoplasms (complications, therapy)
• Esophageal Stenosis (complications)
• Esophagus (pathology)
• Fluoroscopy (methods)
• Gastroscopy (methods)
• Humans
• Male
• Metals (chemistry)
• Photochemotherapy (adverse effects, methods)
• Stents
• Treatment Outcome