[A patient with esophageal cancer with subcutaneal abscess and esophago-tracheal fistula who survived more than 2 years following treatment by drainage and chemoradiation therapy]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2001 Oct;28(11):1662-5.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 48-year-old man presented at the hospital because of neck swelling and pain. A diagnosis of esophageal cancer with subcutaneous abscess was made based on examination and biopsy results. The cancer was Ce T4NxMx Stage III-IVa. Curative surgery was considered impossible, so chemoradiation therapy was performed (5-FU 500 mg + CDDP 5 mg/day + 2 Gy/day x 31 days) after drainage. During the therapy, an esophago-tracheal fistula was observed, but it later vanished. After chemoradiation therapy, the abscess and tumor vanished. No serious adverse reactions were observed. Now, 2 years after therapy, no recurrence has been found. The patient is now in good health with no symptoms and undergoes regular check-ups. Chemoradiation therapy is effective for inoperable advanced esophageal cancer.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / etiology*
  • Abscess / therapy
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / complications
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / drug therapy*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / radiotherapy*
  • Cisplatin / administration & dosage
  • Drainage
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / complications
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Fluorouracil / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Skin Diseases, Infectious / etiology*
  • Skin Diseases, Infectious / therapy
  • Tracheoesophageal Fistula / etiology*

Substances

  • Cisplatin
  • Fluorouracil

Supplementary concepts

  • CF regimen