Intratumoral therapy of cisplatin/epinephrine injectable gel for palliation in patients with obstructive esophageal cancer.

SP, Monga; R, Wadleigh; A, Sharma; H, Adib; D, Strader; G, Singh; JW, Harmon; M, Berlin; DK, Monga; L, Mishra

doi:10.1097/00000421-200008000-00016

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Intratumoral therapy of cisplatin/epinephrine injectable gel for palliation in patients with obstructive esophageal cancer.

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Authors:

Monga SP

Wadleigh R

Sharma A

Abstract

Obstructing esophageal cancer produces severe dysphagia with ensuing death within 90 days. Palliation is possible with modalities like stent placement, laser, and photodynamic therapy. However, these treatments have a high rate of complications, and the overall mortality is not altered. A new altern...

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