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Endoscopy 1982; 14(6): 231
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021627
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A Rare Complication after Häring-Tube Implantation

K. Schwamberger, E. Bodner
  • II. Univ.-Klinik für Chirurgie in Innsbruck (Vorstand: Prof. Dr. E. Bodner)
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

This is a report of a patient with subtotal obstruction of a Häring endoprosthesis due to the continuous growth of tumor tissue through the wall of the tube. Using a diathermic wire loop the obstructing tumor tissue was removed, and the esophageal passage cleared.

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Esophageal prosthesis - Complications