Advancements in Esophageal Stricture Treatment: The Role of Stents in Benign and Malignant Conditions
Hassan Noor, Dan Sabău, Adrian Coțe, Alin Miheţiu, Valentin Pirvut, Bogdan Mălinescu, Dan Bratu
Abstract
The present study aimed to investigate advances in the treatment of esophageal stricture and the role of stents in benign and malignant diseases. The esophagus is a muscular tube that plays a crucial role in the process of swallowing and transports both solids and liquids from the pharynx to the stomach. Its development involves contributions from the embryonic endoderm, mesoderm, and neural crest cells. Esophageal pathology is diverse, and surgical procedures for its correction often require on
Topics & Concepts
MedicineEsophagusSwallowingPharynxEsophageal strictureSurgeryEsophageal diseaseRadiologyNeural crestProcess (computing)Esophageal stentMalignant diseasePalliative treatmentEsophageal stenosisEsophageal cancerDysphagiaEsophagectomyIntubationEsophageal and GI PathologyEsophageal Cancer Research and TreatmentEosinophilic Esophagitis