Recurrent oesophageal cancer complicated by tracheo-oesophageal fistula: improved palliation by means of parallel tracheal and oesophageal stenting

OBJECTIVES Recurrent oesophageal carcinoma complicated by the development of a tracheo-oesophageal fistula is a crushing condition. In this situation, endoscopic double stenting may provide a quick and safe option for palliation. METHODS The outcomes of patients who received endoscopic parallel sten...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery 2014-02, Vol.18 (2), p.190-196
Hauptverfasser:	Schweigert, Michael, Posada-González, Maria, Dubecz, Attila, Ofner, Dietmar, Muschweck, Herbert, Stein, Hubert J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Bronchoscopy Carcinoma - complications Carcinoma - mortality Carcinoma - pathology Deglutition Esophageal Fistula - diagnosis Esophageal Fistula - etiology Esophageal Fistula - mortality Esophageal Fistula - therapy Esophageal Neoplasms - complications Esophageal Neoplasms - mortality Esophageal Neoplasms - pathology Esophagoscopy - adverse effects Esophagoscopy - instrumentation Esophagoscopy - mortality Female Germany Humans Male Middle Aged Neoplasm Invasiveness Neoplasm Recurrence, Local Original Palliative Care Recovery of Function Respiratory Tract Fistula - diagnosis Respiratory Tract Fistula - etiology Respiratory Tract Fistula - mortality Respiratory Tract Fistula - therapy Retrospective Studies Stents Tertiary Care Centers Time Factors Tomography, X-Ray Computed Tracheal Diseases - diagnosis Tracheal Diseases - etiology Tracheal Diseases - mortality Tracheal Diseases - therapy Treatment Outcome
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