Abstract:
:The use of stents for esophageal strictures has evolved rapidly over the past 10 years, from rigid plastic tubes to flexible self-expanding metal (SEMS), plastic (SEPS) and biodegradable stents. For the palliative treatment of malignant dysphagia both SEMS and SEPS effectively provide a rapid relief of dysphagia. SEMS are preferred over SEPS, as randomized controlled trials have shown more technical difficulties and late migration with plastic stents. Despite specific characteristics of recently developed stents, recurrent dysphagia due to food impaction, tumoral and nontumoral tissue overgrowth, or stent migration, remain a major challenge. The efficacy of stents with an antireflux valve for patients with distal esophageal cancer varies between different stent designs. Concurrent treatment with chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy seems to be safe and effective. In the future, it can be expected that removable stents will be used as a bridge to surgery to maintain luminal patency during neoadjuvant treatment. For benign strictures, new stent designs, such as fully covered SEMS and biodegradable stents, may potentially reduce complications during stent removal.
journal_name
Expert Rev Med Devicesjournal_title
Expert review of medical devicesauthors
Hirdes MM,Vleggaar FP,Siersema PDdoi
10.1586/erd.11.44subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2011-11-01 00:00:00pages
733-55issue
6eissn
1743-4440issn
1745-2422journal_volume
8pub_type
杂志文章,评审abstract:INTRODUCTION:Since the advent of peritoneal dialysis (PD) in the 1970s, the principles of dialysis have changed little. In the coming decades, several major breakthroughs are expected. AREAS COVERED:Novel wearable and portable dialysis devices for both hemodialysis (HD) and PD are expected first. The HD devices could ...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/17434440.2018.1462697
更新日期:2018-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Considerable research efforts have recently been dedicated to the establishment of various drug delivery systems (DDS) that are mechanical/physical, chemical and biological/molecular DDS. In this paper, we report on the recent advances in site-specific drug delivery (site-specific, controlled, targeted or smart drug d...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17434440.2015.1091722
更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Acute ischemic stroke is caused by occlusion of a cerebral artery, resulting in loss of brain tissue and neurologic deficits. However, a portion of the ischemic brain can be salvaged if blood flow is restored within an appropriate time frame. The past year has seen the publication of five positive randomized controlle...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17434440.2016.1143772
更新日期:2016-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The market for hemodialysis machines, the background, the current products of manufacturers and the features of hemodialysis machines are described in this article. In addition to the established companies and their products, Chinese manufacturers, and new developments for home hemodialysis, are outlined based on publ...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/erd.10.54
更新日期:2010-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To assess the performance of a new device for the clinical determination of light discomfort on a large sample of healthy human subjects. METHODS:A total of 489 subjects ranging from 20 to 70 years old (241 men, 248 women) were evaluated with the LUMIZ™ 100 to determine light discomfort. Repeatability was asse...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/17434440.2020.1837623
更新日期:2020-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:The surgical template is a guide aimed at directing the implant placement, tumor resection, osteotomy and bone repositioning. Using it, preoperative planning can be transferred to the actual surgical site, and the precision, safety and reliability of the surgery can be improved. However, the actual workflo...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/17434440.2016.1218758
更新日期:2016-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::The evidence on digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), or quasi-3D-mammography, for population breast screening has emerged rapidly: two prospective and several retrospective studies provide convincing evidence that mammography with DBT improves screening detection measures compared with standard mammography. Based on po...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17434440.2015.1028362
更新日期:2015-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction with endobronchial valves is a recently acknowledged treatment option in patients with severe emphysema and absence of interlobar collateral ventilation. In endobronchial valve treatment, implantation of one-way valves leads to deflation of a hyperinflated lung lobe. Mul...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/17434440.2018.1538780
更新日期:2018-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Recurrent unexplained syncope is a well-established indication for an insertable cardiac monitor (ICM). Recently, the indications for an ICM have been expanded. AREAS COVERED:This review article discusses the current indications for ICMs and gives an overview of the latest generation of commercially avail...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/17434440.2018.1557046
更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Retinal imaging is a key investigation in ophthalmology. New devices continue to be created to keep up with the demand for better imaging modalities in this field. This review looks to highlight current trends and the future of retinal imaging. AREAS COVERED:This review looks at the advances in topographi...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/17434440.2020.1816167
更新日期:2020-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Clinical applications in the developing world, such as malaria and anemia diagnosis, demand a change in the medical paradigm of expensive care given in central locations by highly trained professionals. There has been a recent explosion in optical technologies entering the consumer market through the widespread adopti...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17434440.2015.1075388
更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Liver biology, liver disease and its management present a myriad of challenges to clinicians. Difficulties arise in determining liver functional capacity, which must be effectively measured in a quantitative reproducible manner. Measurement of indocyanine green (ICG) clearance, an exceptional tool that has been used f...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 社论
doi:10.1586/17434440.2016.1126178
更新日期:2016-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Precise and accurate biomechanical reconstruction during total hip arthroplasty (THA) is essential for durable long-term survivorship. Accurate fit of cementless hip implants is also crucial to reduce micromotion between the bone-implant interfaces to allow for stable osseointegration. Robotic technology aims to minim...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17434440.2016.1124018
更新日期:2016-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::In the last decade, bicomponent fibers have been proposed to fabricate bio-inspired systems for tissue repair, regenerative medicine, medical healthcare and clinical applications. In comparison with monocomponent fibers, key advantage concerns their ability of self-adapting to the physiological conditions through an e...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17434440.2016.1126505
更新日期:2016-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Background: Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of thyroid cancer; despite its generally indolent course, patients often develop local post-operative recurrences. Re-operation, however, holds a high complication rate, while at the same time, not all patients benefit from radioiodine ablation. This syst...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/17434440.2021.1864323
更新日期:2020-12-29 00:00:00
abstract::Introduction: Potential complications associated with screw malposition may result in neurological deficits or vascular injuries. Spine surgery has significantly developed under the assistance of technological progress. The advantages of applying robotic technology in spine surgery include the possibility of improving...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/17434440.2020.1699405
更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Carotid stenosis is responsible for approximately 30% of strokes, and carotid endarterectomy is considered to be the gold-standard treatment. Carotid angioplasty and stenting (CAS) has been proposed as an alternative to surgery but the risk of neurological complications and brain embolism remains the major drawback to...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17434440.5.5.591
更新日期:2008-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Inferior vena cava filters are widely accepted for pulmonary embolic prophylaxis in high-risk patients with contraindications to anticoagulation. While long-term complications have been associated with permanent filters, retrievable filters are now available and have resulted in the rapid expansion of this technology....
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1586/erd.09.25
更新日期:2009-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Deep brain stimulation has emerged rapidly as an effective therapy for movement disorders. Deep brain stimulation includes an implanted brain electrode and a pacemaker-like implanted pulse generator. The clinical application of deep brain stimulation proceeded in the absence of clear understandings of its mechanisms o...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17434440.2.4.409
更新日期:2005-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::In the last 30 years, development of minimally invasive percutaneous procedures to treat cardiovascular defects has been thriving. Although these techniques present obvious advantages, like avoiding cardiopulmonary bypass, the passage of catheter systems and the deployment of devices in the blood circulation can cause...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17434440.2015.1120666
更新日期:2016-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:The present review aims to provide an overview of the most common uses of wearable inertial sensors in the field of clinical human movement analysis. AREAS COVERED:Six main areas of application are analysed: gait analysis, stabilometry, instrumented clinical tests, upper body mobility assessment, daily-li...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/17434440.2016.1198694
更新日期:2016-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common complication of diabetes. DR obstructs blood supply to the retina and has serious and long-lasting detrimental effects on quality of life. Panretinal photocoagulation, a laser surgical intervention, is advocated for early treatment of DR to prevent visual loss; however, results fr...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17434440.2014.953057
更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Nanotechnology is increasingly applied to the field of medicine, particularly for the treatment of cancer. In this regard, gold nanoparticles can mediate hyperthermia induction and kill tumor cells upon laser irradiation, thereby functioning as a 'thermal scalpel'. Recent developments in gold nanoparticle design have ...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17434440.4.2.131
更新日期:2007-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Temperature analysis has been considered as a complementary method in medical evaluation and diagnosis. Several studies demonstrated that monitoring the temperature variations of the feet of diabetic patients can be helpful in the early identification of diabetic foot manifestations, and also in changing behaviors, wh...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17434440.2015.1032251
更新日期:2015-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Introduction: Theranostics is an emerging field in which diagnosis and specific targeted therapy are combined to achieve a personalized treatment approach to the patient. In nuclear medicine clinical practice, theranostics is often performed utilizing the same molecule labeled with two different radionuclides, one rad...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/17434440.2020.1741348
更新日期:2020-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Improved survival following single ventricle palliation has led to a large population of patients with a univentricular circulation, many of whom develop heart failure. Increasing experience with ventricular assist devices (VAD) in children has paved the way for VAD support in those with failing univentric...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/17434440.2017.1332523
更新日期:2017-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::This article investigates various neural machine interfaces for voluntary control of externally powered upper-limb prostheses. Epidemiology of upper limb amputation, as well as prescription and follow-up studies of externally powered upper-limb prostheses are discussed. The use of electromyographic interfaces and peri...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17434440.4.1.43
更新日期:2007-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Hearing-assistive devices, such as hearing aids and cochlear implants, transform the lives of hearing-impaired people. However, users often struggle to locate and segregate sounds. This leads to impaired threat detection and an inability to understand speech in noisy environments. Recent evidence suggests ...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/17434440.2021.1863782
更新日期:2020-12-29 00:00:00
abstract::To predict the spread of coronavirus disease globally and consequently prepare the hospital facilities with the required technology is a challenge. The availability of essential medical equipment to support patients affected by Covid-19 is globally limited. Areas covered This perspective gives a technical view of the ...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/17434440.2020.1772757
更新日期:2020-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Cellular magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI) allows for the tracking of the temporal and spatial migration of cells labeled with MR contrast agents within organs and tissues. This rapidly growing area of experimental research has the potential of translating from bench to bedside and may be used in conjunction with cell...
journal_title:Expert review of medical devices
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17434440.3.4.427
更新日期:2006-07-01 00:00:00