Interventional Management of Esophagorespiratory Fistula
Korean Journal of Radiology
;
: 133-140, 2010.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-127085
ABSTRACT
An esophagorespiratory fistula (ERF) is an often fatal consequence of esophageal or bronchogenic carcinomas. The preferred treatment is placement of esophageal and/or airway stents. Stent placement must be performed as quickly as possible since patients with ERFs are at a high risk for aspiration pneumonia. In this review, choice of stents and stenting area, fistula reopening and its management, and the long-term outcome in the interventional management of malignant ERFs are considered. Lastly, a review of esophagopulmonary fistulas will also be provided.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Palliative Care
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Quality of Life
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Respiratory System
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Bronchial Neoplasms
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Esophageal Neoplasms
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Stents
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Respiratory Tract Fistula
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Esophageal Fistula
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Treatment Outcome
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Esophagus
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Radiology
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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