Case Report
Copyright ©2009 Baishideng.
World J Gastrointest Endosc. Oct 15, 2009; 1(1): 65-67
Published online Oct 15, 2009. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v1.i1.65
Table 1 Characteristics of patients with cervical esophageal strictures stented with the Polyflex endoprosthesis
PatientGender/age (yr)Type of strictureOutcomes after Polyflex stenting
1Male/63Benign postoperativeSpontaneous stent migration after two months. Stricture permanent dilated
2Female/79TumoralSpontaneous stent migration after chemotherapy. Asymptomatic. No need for further stenting
3Male/80TumoralAsymptomatic until death several months after
4Male/53TumoralAsymptomatic until death several months after