Feasibility and safety of endoscopic transesophageal access and closure using a Maryland dissector and a self-expanding metal stent.
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Abstract
Secure access and reliable closure is paramount in the setting of transesophageal mediastinal endoscopic surgery. The purpose of this study was to develop a secure transesophageal access technique and to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of a novel covered, self-expanding, retractable stent for closure of 15-mm esophageal defects.
Bibliographical data
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 7 |
| ISSN | 0930-2794 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| pubmed | 21136086 |
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