Sarcomatoid carcinomas (SC) of the lung are uncommon malignant tumors composed of carcinomatous and sarcomatous cell components and characterized by a more aggressive outcome than other histological subtypes of nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Although epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-targeted therapies have emerged as a promising...
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November 15, 2009 (v1)Journal articleUploaded on: December 3, 2022
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January 2012 (v1)Journal article
BACKGROUND: Migration is the most common complication of the fully covered metallic self-expanding esophageal stent (SEMS). This study aimed to determine the potential preventive effect of proximal fixation on the mucosa by clips for patients treated with fully covered SEMS. METHODS: In this study, 44 patients (25 males, 57%) were treated with...
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