title: Covered metallic stent treatment of a patient with spontaneous rupture of the esophagus.
abstract: A patient with a potentially fatal condition as a result of esophago-pneumo-broncho fistula was successfully treated with the insertion of a self-expanded covered metallic stent. Severe regurgitation resulted in the removal of the stent 3 months after insertion. Stricture after removal of the stent required pneumatic balloon dilation. The use of a self-expanded covered metallic stent is effective for the treatment of spontaneous esophageal rupture; however, early removal of the stent is recommended.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery and Surgical Basic Science, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tsunoda
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Shimada
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Watanabe
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nakau
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Imamura
mesh_terms: D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008670:Metals; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D015607:Stents; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D008670:Metals