European Journal of Radiology
Volume 43, Issue 3 , Pages 196-203 , September 2002

Palliative treatment of inoperable malignant esophageal strictures with metal stents: one center's experience with four different stents

Received 15 May 2002 ,Revised 16 May 2002 ,Accepted 17 May 2002.

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European Journal of Radiology
Volume 43, Issue 3 , Pages 196-203 , September 2002

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