Indigenous silicone rubber endoprosthesis for malignant esophago-pulmonary fistula.
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em Inglês
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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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Assunto principal:
Cuidados Paliativos
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Elastômeros de Silicone
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Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Neoplasias Esofágicas
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Fístula Esofágica
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Adulto
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Esôfago
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
1992
Tipo de documento:
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