Iwasaki H, Mizushima , Suzuki Y, Fukusada S, Kachi K, Ozeki T, Anbe K, Tsukamoto , Okumura F, Joh T, Sano H
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) placement is effective for dysphagia that results from malignant obstruction of the esophagus or gastric cardia; however, stent-related complications may be life-threatening. Thus, the goal...