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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 1/2008

Open Access 01-12-2008 | Case report

Oesphageal Stenting for palliation of malignant mesothelioma

Authors: Enoch Akowuah, Joseph Rahamim

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2008

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Abstract

Dyspahgia in patients with malignant mesothelioma is usually due to direct infiltration of the eosophagus by the tumour. It can be distressing for the patient and challenging for the physician to treat. We describe three cases in which this condition has been successfully palliated with self expanding esophageal stents.
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Metadata
Title
Oesphageal Stenting for palliation of malignant mesothelioma
Authors
Enoch Akowuah
Joseph Rahamim
Publication date
01-12-2008
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8090-3-3

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