Closure of a benign broncho-oesophageal fistula by endoscopic injection of bovine collagen, cyanoacrylate glue and gelfoam.
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.
Jones
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Department of General Surgery, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia.
Laurence
B H
BH
Faulkner
K W
KW
Cullingford
G L
GL
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
D003487:Cyanoacrylates; D014014:Tissue Adhesives; D003094:Collagen