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Treatment of complete esophageal stenosis using endoscopic ultrasound-guided puncture: a novel technique for access to the distal lumen.

Authors :
Gornals, Joan B.
Consiglieri, Claudia
Castellvi, Josep M.
Ariza, Xavier
Calvo, Mariona
Galan, Maica
Source :
Endoscopy. Jan2014 Supplement, Vol. 46, pE2-E3. 2p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article presents case study of a 62-year-old woman having squamous cell esophageal carcinoma. It also discusses a method for managing esophageal obstruction by using endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided puncture. It also discusses the whole procedure conducted on the women patient to treat the condition. Several photographs depicting images of the esophageal total stricture are also presented.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0013726X
Volume :
46
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Endoscopy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
93913665
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0033-1358932