From: Endoscopic esophageal stenting for advanced esophageal cancer in Lubaga Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
Variable | Frequency (N) | Proportion (%) |
---|---|---|
Interventions | ||
Stenting | 134 | 42.54 |
Stent removal | 1 | 0.32 |
Tandem stenting | 14 | 5.36 |
PEG | 2 | 0.77 |
No stenting | 164 | 52.06 |
Esophageal region | No. of failed stent procedures | Endoscopic finding |
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Proximal 1/3 | 5 | Tumor involving the crico-esophageal sphincter |
Middle 1/3 | 1 | Complete esophageal lumen occlusion |
Distal 1/3 | 1 | Complete esophageal lumen occlusion |
Total | 7 |