title: Closure of a benign broncho-oesophageal fistula by endoscopic injection of bovine collagen, cyanoacrylate glue and gelfoam.
abstract: Endoscopic application of adhesives and occlusives has been used to treat both benign and malignant tracheo-oesophageal fistulae. Successful management of a large benign broncho-oesophageal fistula by endoscopic reduction of the opening with injected bovine collagen and occlusion of the lumen with gelfoam and cyanoacrylate plugs reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: B H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Laurence
authors.forename: K W
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Faulkner
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Cullingford
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000818:Animals; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000628:therapy*; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D002417:Cattle; D003094:Collagen / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003487:Cyanoacrylates / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000628:therapy*; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005260:Female; D005781:Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D015552:Injections, Intralesional; D014014:Tissue Adhesives
chemical_list: D003487:Cyanoacrylates; D014014:Tissue Adhesives; D003094:Collagen