[A rare cause of ileus and its laparoscopic treatment]

Rozhl Chir. 1997 May;76(5):246-9.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

Stenting is a modern method making possible to open malignant oesophageal stenosis. The technique is associated with various complications. The authors describe the management of a rare stent migration to the aboral part of the GI tract, causing an acute abdomen. Based on their own experience with dislocated stents they recommend, contrary to the literature, an active approach when migration to the aboral of the GI tract occurs. Early stent extraction even when the course is uneventful is advantageous.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Esophageal Neoplasms / therapy
  • Esophagus
  • Foreign-Body Migration / complications*
  • Foreign-Body Migration / surgery
  • Humans
  • Ileum / surgery
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology*
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Palliative Care
  • Stents / adverse effects*