Management of tumor overgrowth in esophageal cancer by placement of a second stent : Two case reports

We present two cases of tumor overgrowth after stenting in patients with inoperable esophageal cancers that were managed by placement ofa second tube. The macroscopic pattern of the tumor overgrowth was infiltrative, contraindicating it for laser therapy. Dysphagia was solved in both patients by insertion of expandable metal stents.