Pharyngeal placement of the funnel of an esophageal prosthesis in advanced squamous cell carcinoma.
Cervical location of esophageal carcinoma is generally accepted as a contra-indication for palliative intubation. Seven patients with a cervical neoplasm were treated by placement of a tube. Four patients tolerated the tube well, 2 patients complained of a persistent sensation of pressure and had their tube removed. The 4 successfully treated patients were able to swallow normal food. We are of the opinion that cervical esophageal cancer does not represent an absolute contra-indication for palliative intubation.
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D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D004724:Endoscopy; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010166:Palliative Care; D010614:Pharynx; D019736:Prostheses and Implants