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.
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK. faizashafqat@hotmail.com
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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*