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Ann Thorac Surg 2001;71:1802
© 2001 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Invited commentary

^a Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-2279, USA

e-mail: reedce@musc.edu

Use of self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) has greatly facilitated the palliation of esophageal cancer. The ease of insertion and high technical success rate account for its popularity. However, the authors of this article have appropriately emphasized the high reintervention rate and the need to closely follow these patients if palliation is to continue. They are to be complimented for their accurate reporting of complications. We have noted a . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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