A new design metal stent, SX-Ella stent Esophageal HV, for the prevention of recurrent dysphagia due to migration or tissue overgrowth: a prospective follow-up study
- Conditions
- Maligne obstruction esophagusobstructive esophageal cancer10018008
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 40
a.Inoperable malignant obstruction of the esophagus or cardia (a tumor is considered inoperable if the patient has local tumor infiltration in neighboring organs, distant metastases, or a poor general health due to serious concomitant disease).
b.Recurrent dysphagia after prior radiation with curative or palliative intent for esophageal cancer.
c.Signed informed consent.
a.Evidence of tumor within 2 cm of the upper esophageal sphincter.
b.Esophagotracheal or -bronchial fistula or both.
c.Lesions longer than 12 cm.
d.WHO performance score of 4.
e.Lack of fitness for sedation (including known allergies).
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>- Primary endpoint is the occurrence of recurrent dysphagia (stent migration,<br /><br>tissue overgrowth) including the need for re-intervention. </p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>- Secondary endpoints are functional outcome (dysphagia score), the occurrence<br /><br>of complications and survival. </p><br>