Performance status is a predictive factor of dysphagia improvement after esophageal stenting in pati...
Performance status is a predictive factor of dysphagia improvement after esophageal stenting in patients with malignant esophageal strictures and fistulas
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New York: Springer US
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English
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New York: Springer US
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Malignant strictures and fistulas of the esophagus adversely affect quality of life (QOL) and prognosis, and stenting is considered a useful therapy for improving QOL. However, the predictive factors for improving dysphagia after esophageal stenting are unclear. This retrospective cohort study aimed to evaluate patients with esophagea...
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Performance status is a predictive factor of dysphagia improvement after esophageal stenting in patients with malignant esophageal strictures and fistulas
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TN_cdi_proquest_journals_2213653710
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_journals_2213653710
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0930-2794
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1432-2218
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10.1007/s00464-019-06797-9
