Expandable metal stents for inoperable oesophageal cancer
Gajraj R, Moore D, Jones BW, Song F
Record ID 32003001167
English
Authors' objectives:
This review aims to assess the use of self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) for dysphagia relief in patients with inoperable oesophageal cancer.
Authors' results and conclusions:
The benefits of SEMS compared to plastic tubes were significantly lower (by 11%) major complications; significantly lower (9%) procedure-related mortality; 7% lower 30-day mortality; greater initial improvement in dysphagia; shorter hospitalisation; and 24 days longer survival. Quality of life was similar.
Authors' recommendations:
There is good evidence that SEMS are cost-effective and fair evidence that they are superior to plastic stents.
Authors' methods:
Systematic review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-mds/haps/projects/WMHTAC/REPreports/2002/Oesophageal_cancer_stents.pdf
Year Published:
2002
URL for published report:
http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/mds/projects/HaPS/PHEB/WMHTAC/REP/reports-list.aspx
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England
MeSH Terms
- Esophageal Neoplasms
- Stents
Contact
Organisation Name:
West Midlands Health Technology Assessment Collaboration
Contact Address:
Elaena Donald-Lopez, West Midlands Health Technology Assessment Collaboration, Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT Tel: +44 121 414 7450; Fax: +44 121 414 7878
Contact Name:
louise.a.taylor@bham.ac.uk
Contact Email:
louise.a.taylor@bham.ac.uk
Copyright:
University of Birmingham
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