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(a) Conio stent placed across the cervical stenosis. (b) Radiologic control of stent positioning by water soluble contrast medium. (c) Cervical esophageal lumen after stent removal: beyond the stenotic tract a decubitus ulcer is seen.
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The cervical stricture was treated in five endoscopic sessions by balloon dilation (diameter up to 18 mm, 4, 5 ATM) and thereafter by SEMS (Taewoong Conio-type stent: 16 mm, 12 cm) placement because of the stricture recurrence (Figures 1(a) and 1(b)). The stent dislodged distally after 2 days and was removed endoscopically on the 3rd day (Figure 1(c)).
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