The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of esophageal stenting for managing esophageal tumor perforation.
Conducted a retrospective analysis of patients with esophageal tumor perforation
Examined survival rates following esophageal stenting
Assessed the impact on quality of life and symptom relief
Esophageal stenting proved to be an effective palliative treatment
Patients experienced prolonged survival after intervention
Stenting improved overall management of advanced disease symptoms
Abstract
Esophageal stenting is an effective palliative intervention for managing tumor-induced esophageal perforation, particularly in patients with advanced disease, and prolongs survival.