1. Temporary placement of an expandable polyester silicone-covered stent for treatment of refractory benign esophageal strictures 
Alessandro Repici, MD, Massimo Conio, MD, Claudio De Angelis, MD, Edda Battaglia, MD, Alessandro Musso, MD, Rinaldo Pellicano, MD, Matteo Goss, MD, Giovanna Venezia, MD, Mario Rizzetto, MD, Giorgio Saracco, MD 
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 
Volume 60, Issue 4, Pages (October 2004)
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2. Figure 1
Endoscopic view showing hyperplastic mucosa at proximal end of Polyflex stent before scheduled removal.
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3. Figure 2
Endoscopic view showing stent removal with foreign body forceps.
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4. Figure 3
Endoscopic view showing appearance of esophageal mucosa immediately after stent removal.
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5. Figure 4
Barium contrast radiograph (patient 2) showing caustic-induced stricture of distal esophagus.
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6. Figure 5
Barium contrast radiograph (patient 2) 3 months after stent removal.
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7. Figure 6
A, Barium contrast radiograph (patient 12) showing caustic-induced stricture (arrow) of proximal esophagus. B, Barium contrast radiograph showing stent in situ. C, Barium contrast radiograph obtained 3 months after stent removal.
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8. Figure 6
A, Barium contrast radiograph (patient 12) showing caustic-induced stricture (arrow) of proximal esophagus. B, Barium contrast radiograph showing stent in situ. C, Barium contrast radiograph obtained 3 months after stent removal.
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9. Figure 6
A, Barium contrast radiograph (patient 12) showing caustic-induced stricture (arrow) of proximal esophagus. B, Barium contrast radiograph showing stent in situ. C, Barium contrast radiograph obtained 3 months after stent removal.
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