[A case of malignant esophageal stenosis with esophagobronchial fistula treated with a covered wallstent].
A polyurethane-covered Wallstent was used for a esophagus cancer patient with malignant esophageal stenosis associated with esophagobronchial fistula. Stent placement was successfully performed with no procedure related-complications. Following the procedure the patient could eat a normal diet. The insertion of a polyurethane-covered Wallstent is a safe and effective treatment for malignant esophageal stenosis with esophagobronchial fistula.
Iwasaki
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Y
Department of Radiology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine.
Nakajima
Y
Y
Nosaka
S
S
Saeki
M
M
Ishikawa
T
T
D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D015607:Stents