WEO Video: Dr. Shim
Dr. Shim, from the WEO Center of Excellence in Korea, presents the technique for esophageal stent placement
Dr. Shim, from the WEO Center of Excellence in Korea, presents the technique for esophageal stent placement. The patient had a previous stent placed through an esophageal cancer but after chemotherapy, the stent migrated. Because of persistent dysphagia, Dr. Shim is placing another stent across the tumor. The upper and lower margins of the cancer are marked with lipiodol injections so that the full extent of the tumor is visible fluoroscopically. These radiographically visible sites will ensure proper stent placement. Fluoroscopic control is an important adjunct for this procedure since the stent must be accurately localized before it is released. Dr. Shim demonstrates the technique for deployment of an esophageal stent and discusses, with Dr. Hawes from the United States, the problems of stent migration and how this can be prevented.
This procedure was performed at the Center of Excellence in in Korea.
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