Advanced oesophageal cancer treated with endoscopic stent insertion: A case report
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https://doi.org/10.7196/SAMJ.2022.v112i11b.16836Keywords:
CancerAbstract
The majority of oesophageal cancers are squamous cell carcinomas. They have a poor prognosis. Dysphagia is regarded as the most
distressing symptom of oesophageal cancer, with a profound impact on quality of life. Insertion of a self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) is
one of the most effective ways to relieve dysphagia. We present a case of advanced oesophageal cancer in which a SEMS was inserted using a modified endoscopic technique.
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