Surgical endoscopy
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
An antireflux stent versus conventional stents for palliation of distal esophageal or cardia cancer: a randomized clinical study.
Self-expandable metal stents placed across the esophagogastric junction for palliative treatment of malignant strictures may lead to gastroesophageal reflux and pulmonary aspiration. This study compared the effects of a Dua antireflux stent with those of a conventional stent. ⋯ Antireflux stents may be used without increased risk of complications, mortality, esophageal symptoms, or reduced global quality of life. These results should encourage large-scale randomized trials that can establish potentially beneficial effects of antireflux stents.