A cuffed tube for the treatment of oesophago-bronchial fistulae.
An oesophageal tube provided with a foam-rubber cuff is described. The outside diameter of the cuff can be diminished while the tube is being introduced. After implantation, the expanded foam-rubber cuff achieves additional sealing of the oesophago-bronchial fistula. The tube described is suitable for sealing off oesophago-bronchial fistulae in the absence of the tumour-induced stenosis of the oesophagus.
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D020701:Esophagoscopes; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000628:therapy*