Endoscopic endoprosthesis in inoperable cancer of the esophagus

: The author describes technical characteristics and results of endoprosthesing in 24 patients with inoperable cancer of the esophagus or cardioesophageal zone which can be used for substantiation of indications, contraindications and risk of complications. Based on his positive experiences with endoprosthesis of the esophagus the author makes a conclusion that this operation is minimally traumatic, allows the reestablishment of enteral nutrition and avoidance of gastrostomy.