[Radiotherapy for esophageal carcinoma with broncho-esophageal fistula].
We studied treatment methods after fistula formation in 14 esophageal carcinoma patients with broncho-esophageal fistulae. Among 12 patients, 8 had no treatment, one was operated and 3 underwent radiotherapy using conventional fractionation. In only one case was there temporary closure of the fistula; none of the patients survived for more than 1 year. The other 2 patients were treated by the long protracted method (1.5 Gy/day). Long-term closure of the fistula was seen. These patients received additional low-dose rate teletherapy (1 Gy/hour, 7 Gy/day) and both survived for over 1 year.
D000368:Aged; D001761:Bleomycin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017663:Peplomycin; D011859:Radiography; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D011882:Radiotherapy, High-Energy
D001761:Bleomycin; D017663:Peplomycin