The combination of laser recanalization and endoluminal intubation in the palliation of malignant dysphagia

摘要

Laser recanalization and endoluminal intubation have been combined to optimize the palliation of malignant dysphagia in 37 patients. Nine patients with an endoluminal tube in situ presented with secondary dysphagia due to tumour overgrowth. Patency of the prosthesis was restored in all patients by laser recanalization with no complications. Twenty-eight partients treated initially by laser recanalization required subsequent intubation.