[A case of malignant esophageal stenosis with esophagobronchial fistula treated with a covered wallstent]

Nihon Igaku Hoshasen Gakkai Zasshi. 1996 Dec;56(14):1071-2.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A polyurethane-covered Wallstent was used for a esophagus cancer patient with malignant esophageal stenosis associated with esophagobronchial fistula. Stent placement was successfully performed with no procedure related-complications. Following the procedure the patient could eat a normal diet. The insertion of a polyurethane-covered Wallstent is a safe and effective treatment for malignant esophageal stenosis with esophagobronchial fistula.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Bronchial Fistula / complications
  • Bronchial Fistula / therapy*
  • Esophageal Fistula / complications
  • Esophageal Fistula / therapy*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / complications
  • Esophageal Stenosis / complications
  • Esophageal Stenosis / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Stents*