Oesophagorespiratory fistulas as a complication of self-expanding metal oesophageal stents.
Self-expanding metal oesophageal stents are considered by many to be the ideal palliative treatment for malignant dysphagia, but there have been reports of life-threatening complications associated with their use. We report three cases in which oesophagorespiratory fistulas were caused by the use of these stents.
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Department of Thoracic Surgery, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK. faizashafqat@hotmail.com
Beckly
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Rahamim
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000628:therapy; D000368:Aged; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010166:Palliative Care; D016156:Respiratory Tract Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*