Palliative stenting for oesophagogastric cancer: tumour and host factors and prognosis

Objectives Palliative self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) insertion is common in patients not suitable for resection of oesophagogastric (OG) cancer. Factors which may determine survival, however, are not clear. The present study examined the relationship between tumour and host factors, including the systemic inflammatory response and survival of patients undergoing palliative SEMS insertion. Methods Patients with a diagnosis of OG cancer who...