Performance status is a predictive factor of dysphagia improvement after esophageal stenting in patients with malignant esophageal strictures and fistulas.
Yasutoshi ShiratoriNaoki IshiiTakashi IkeyaKoichi TakagiKenji NakamuraKatsuyuki FukudaPublished in: Surgical endoscopy (2019)
Esophageal stenting is safe and effective in patients with malignant esophageal strictures and fistulas. PS is an independent factor for dysphagia improvement after stenting.