Maligne obstruction esophagus obstructive esophageal cancer
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: a.Inoperable malignant obstruction of the esophagus or cardia (a tumor is considered inoperable if the patient has local tumor infiltration in neighboring organs, distant metastases, or a poor general health due to serious concomitant disease). b.Recurrent dysphagia after prior radiation with curative or palliative intent for esophageal cancer. c.Signed informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a.Evidence of tumor within 2 cm of the upper esophageal sphincter. b.Esophagotracheal or -bronchial fistula or both. c.Lesions longer than 12 cm. d.WHO performance score of 4. e.Lack of fitness for sedation (including known allergies).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Primary endpoint is the occurrence of recurrent dysphagia (stent migration, tissue overgrowth) including the need for re-intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Secondary endpoints are functional outcome (dysphagia score), the occurrence of complications and survival. | — |
Countries
Netherlands