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Twelve patients underwent placement of nine polyethylene-covered self-expanding metal stents (Cook), and three polyurethane-covered Wallstents (Schneider). All obstructing lesions were crossed fluoroscopically and stents placed under fluoroscopic control. Eleven of the 12 patients had recently undergone failed endoscopic stent insertion, which had resulted in oesophageal perforation. Technical success...