title: Transnasal fixation of the esophageal prosthesis.
abstract: We present a simple technique for the fixation of esophageal tubes. The endoprosthesis is anchored to a thin polyethylene catheter which is passed transnasally and attached to the ear. This method of treatment effectively prevents dislodgement. It is also suitable for placing a tube into the esophagus when the stenosis essential for anchorage is absent, for example in large fistulae, perforations, or suture dehiscence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Hamburg, FRG.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Brückner
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Grimm
authors.forename: V C
authors.initials: VC
authors.lastname: Nam
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Soehendra
mesh_terms: D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011859:Radiography