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TUN, M  e  GVILIA, T. Advanced oesophageal cancer treated with endoscopic stent insertion: A case report. SAMJ, S. Afr. med. j. [online]. 2022, vol.112, n.11b, pp.915-917. ISSN 2078-5135.  http://dx.doi.org/10.7196/SAMJ.2022.v112i11b.16836.

The majority of oesophageal cancers are squamous cell carcinomas. They have a poor prognosis. Dysphagia is regarded as the most distressing symptom of oesophageal cancer, with a profound impact on quality of life. Insertion of a self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) is one of the most effective ways to relieve dysphagia. We present a case of advanced oesophageal cancer in which a SEMS was inserted using a modified endoscopic technique.

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