Biodegradable stents for the treatment of refractory or recurrent benign esophageal stenosis.

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Esophageal stents are used for the treatment of refractory and recurrent dyphagias. In 2007, esophageal biodegradable stents (EBS) were authorised as an alternative to existing metal and plastic stents in Europe. The advantages claimed for EBS are fewer complications concerning tissue ingrowth, stent migration and stent removal.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Expert Rev Med Devices

Title: Expert review of medical devices

Publisher: Informa UK Limited

ISSN (Electronic): 1745-2422

ISSN (Print): 1743-4440

Publication date (Electronic): Jun 2016

Volume: 13

Issue: 6

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[1 ] a AETS (Agencia de Evaluación de Tecnologías Sanitarias - Health Technology Assessment Agency) , Instituto de Salud Carlos III - 'Carlos III' Institute for Health , Madrid , Spain.

[2 ] b Ludwig Boltzmann Institut für Health Technology Assessment , Wien , Austria.

[3 ] c General Directorate of Professional Regulation , Health Ministry of Health , Madrid , Spain.

[4 ] d Research Unit of Spanish Rheumatology Scientific Society , Madrid , Spain.

[5 ] e SAGEM, General Directorate of Health Research , Ministry of Health , Ankara , Turkey.

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DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2016.1184967

PubMed ID: 27152556

SO-VID: a22bb6b3-104b-4b4a-82d8-fa5d4a5c1418

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Keywords: stents,health technology assessment,esophageal stenosis,esophageal dilatation,bioprosthesis,absorbable implants,Oesophagus obstruction

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Keywords: stents, health technology assessment, esophageal stenosis, esophageal dilatation, bioprosthesis, absorbable implants, Oesophagus obstruction

Biodegradable stents for the treatment of refractory or recurrent benign esophageal stenosis.

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