Role of covered esophageal stents in malignant esophagorespiratory fistula.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Malignant esophagorespiratory fistulas are distressing for patients who already have a limited prognosis. Palliative treatment by surgical bypass is often unjustified, and although the use of esophageal stents is more appropriate, their results are variable due to their inability to provide a tight seal. We have managed 2 patients with self-expanding covered esophageal stents, which appear to offer excellent prospects for palliation.
Medical subject headings
- Bronchial Fistula
- Esophageal Fistula
- Stents
- Tracheoesophageal Fistula