Self-expanding metal oesophageal endoprostheses: Which is best?

European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Volumn 10, Issue 5, 1998, Pages 363-365

  Watson, Anthony ^a  

^a ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Carcinoma; Oesophagus; Palliation

Indexed keywords

PLASTIC; STAINLESS STEEL;

ARTICLE; CANCER PALLIATIVE THERAPY; CARDIA; DISPOSABLE EQUIPMENT; DYSPHAGIA; ESOPHAGUS CARCINOMA; ESOPHAGUS PERFORATION; ESOPHAGUS PROSTHESIS; GENERAL ANESTHESIA; HEALTH CARE COST; HOSPITALIZATION; HUMAN; MIGRATION; MORPHOLOGY; MORTALITY; PRIORITY JOURNAL; QUALITY OF LIFE; RECURRENT DISEASE; SEDATION;

EID: 0031746373     PISSN: 0954691X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00042737-199805000-00001     Document Type: Article

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