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Treatment of a malignant esophageal fistula with a Gore-Tex-covered flexible nitinol stent

Journal Article · · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S002709900112· OSTI ID:21080238

In order to treat fistulated esophageal cancer using a flexible stent, a covered flexible stent was constructed by wrapping a nitinol stent with a thin sheet of Gore-Tex, preserving the stents original advantages of flexibility and a low-profile introducer system. This stent was used to perform standard radiotherapy in a case of fistulated esophageal cancer.

OSTI ID:
21080238
Journal Information:
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 20; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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