颈段食管狭窄金属内支架置入的临床研究

目的　探讨颈段食管狭窄内支架置入疗效。方法　本组 68例经胃镜检查,病理细胞学证实为食管恶性肿瘤,癌肿上段距门齿 19 ~23cm,其中,手术切除吻合口狭窄 12例,采用扩张、支架置入。结果　68例均一次性置入成功,置入支架上段距门齿 18cm19例,术后 4h顺利进食,支架置入后 43例感胸骨后疼痛。结论　颈段食管狭窄支架置入,是目前治疗食管狭窄有效方法之一,能改善病人的病情,是一种安全、可靠的方法。

Clinical Studies of Self-expandable Nitinol Stent on Relieving Stricture of Cervical Esophageal Cancer

Objective To explore the efficacy of self-expandable nitinol stent on relieving stricture of cervical esophangeal cancer.Methods Sixty-eight patients with cervical esophageal cancer diagnosed by endoscope and pathology were enrolled into the study. All the patients received expansion and then nitinol stent was inserted into the stricture site. Results Successful stent placement was achieved in 68 cases. Complication and clinical status were investigated during the study period. Conclusion Nitinol stent is a safe and effective method to cervical stricture of esophageal cancer, and can improve patient's living quality.