Indigenous silicone rubber endoprosthesis for malignant esophago-pulmonary fistula.
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in English
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| ID: sea-65058
ABSTRACT
Endoscopic placement of an esophageal endoprosthesis is the most rational therapy for relieving the distress of malignant esophago-pulmonary fistula. The commercial prostheses are very expensive for widespread use in India. We have indigenously prepared silicone rubber endoprostheses. The wall of the prosthesis was hardened in a graded manner until the desired resistance to compression with flexibility is achieved. This prosthesis was placed successfully in five patients with malignant esophago-pulmonary fistula. Dysphagia and aspiration were relieved in all the patients. One patient had delayed esophageal perforation and died of massive bleeding 3 weeks after the placement of prosthesis. The indigenous endoprosthesis is cost-effective and safe.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Palliative Care
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Silicone Elastomers
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Esophageal Neoplasms
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Esophageal Fistula
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Adult
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Esophagus
Language:
English
Year:
1992
Type:
Article
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