Combined endoscopic approach in the treatment of benign broncho-oesophageal fistula

The treatment of benign broncho-oesophageal fistula is usually surgical but sometimes other methods of treatment are preferred. The case history is described of an adult in poor general condition in which an endoscopic approach combined with the use of fibrin glue on the bronchial side and metallic...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Thorax 2008-11, Vol.63 (11), p.1024-1025
Hauptverfasser:	De Luca, G, Griffo, S, Monaco, M, Fraioli, G, Di Tommaso, L, Stassano, P
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged, 80 and over Biological and medical sciences Bronchial Fistula - diagnostic imaging Bronchial Fistula - surgery Bronchoscopy - methods Cardiology. Vascular system Catheters Combined Modality Therapy Endoscopy Esophageal Fistula - diagnostic imaging Esophageal Fistula - surgery Esophagus Female Fibrin Tissue Adhesive - therapeutic use Fistula Humans Iatrogenesis Medical sciences Ostomy Patients Pneumology Surgery Tissue Adhesives - therapeutic use Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Zusammenfassung:	The treatment of benign broncho-oesophageal fistula is usually surgical but sometimes other methods of treatment are preferred. The case history is described of an adult in poor general condition in which an endoscopic approach combined with the use of fibrin glue on the bronchial side and metallic clips on the oesophageal side was used to close the fistula.
ISSN:	0040-6376 1468-3296
DOI:	10.1136/thx.2007.091686