RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Esophageal perforation: a complication of the Angelchik prosthesis
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 449
OP 451
VO 50
IS 4
A1 Lees, C. Douglas
A1 Steiger, Ezra
A1 Cosgrove, Delos M.
YR 1983
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/50/4/449.abstract
AB The recent introduction of the Angelchik antireflux prosthesis has led to its widespread acceptance, especially in community hospitals. Long-term follow-up is not yet available, but there are recent reports of serious complications with this device. A case of perforation of the distal esophagus by an Angelchik prosthesis is presented, and the literature is reviewed. Caution is advised in the implantation of this prosthesis.