title: Endoscopic patch closure of malignant esophagotracheal fistula using Histoacryl glue.
abstract: Esophagotracheal fistula is one sequel of advanced carcinoma of the esophagus. Although the pneumatic cuffed tracheoesophageal fistula stent provides satisfactory palliation for fistulas, high fistulas remain a major problem. We report a case of a 64-year-old gentleman with a high fistula that was treated successfully with endoscopic patch closure using Histoacryl glue.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore.
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Goh
authors.forename: C K
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Kum
authors.forename: E H
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: Toh
mesh_terms: D004659:Enbucrilate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods*; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D004659:Enbucrilate