Abstract

JORGE, João Xavier et al. Esophageal prothesis migration to the ileocecal region. J Port Gastrenterol. [online]. 2013, vol.20, n.2, pp.66-69. ISSN 0872-8178.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpg.2012.07.001.

Nowadays, esophageal stent is an important palliative treatment of inoperable esophageal cancer. However, stent migration is still a common complication. We report a case of a 66 years old that had an esophageal inoperable cancer of distal esophagus. The patient had total dysphagia and a significant weight lost. A covert self-expanding metal stent was placed and he stayed well during almost 6 months. After that period, the patient restarted having dysphagia and went back to the hospital. Chest radiography was performed and no image of the stent was observed. An abdominal radiography was made and observed the image of the stent in the right iliac fossa. The patient did not complain a defecation problems or abdominal pain. Another covert stent was placed in the distal esophagus. After 6 months the migrated stent remained in the same place and the patient had no problem in defecation or eating. In conclusion, we described a case of stent migration to the ileo-cecal region, without signs of intestinal obstruction in a patient with an inoperable esophageal cancer

Keywords : Migration; Esophageal stent; Ileo-cecal region.

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