Problems of dissolution after long-term placement of a Celestin oesophageal tube.
The reported cases of Latex material dissolution after longterm placement of Celestin oesophageal tubes, and the ensuing complications are discussed. Also discussed is a case of ours with adenocarcinoma of the distal oesophagus in which dissolution of the Celestin tube was found 8 months after placement. What is needed is a stable substance to replace Latex. So far, no problems have been reported with the Latex-Silicone Haering tube.
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications; D000368:Aged; D004868:Equipment Failure; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004947:Esophagus; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007840:Latex; D009757:Nylons
D007840:Latex; D009757:Nylons