Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5596866 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The use of stents for the management of benign esophageal perforation has increased by over fourfold in just 8 years, but short-term outcomes have not changed over time for this population of patients. A national registry for off-label use of esophageal stents may clarify the indications for and risks and benefits of stenting benign esophageal perforations.
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Authors
Lucas W. MD, Aaron M. MD, Douglas E. MD, Michael S. MD, Michael D. MD, Hao PhD, Brant K. MD, David R. MD, MPH, Farhood MD, MPH,