[A case report of local recurrence of esophageal cancer after chemoradiation successfully treated by placement of tracheal stent].
We have experienced a case of esophageal cancer demonstrating a progressive stricture, due to local recurrence after chemo-radiotherapy, successfully treated by placing a tracheal stent into the esophageal lumen. After placing the stent, the patient's quality of life has improved. For the patient who received radiation for esophageal cancer, esophageal stenting often caused a serious complication such as perforation due to tissue stiffness. Tracheal stent with a smaller diameter successfully improved a food passage without any adverse complications. Development of the covered esophageal stent with a smaller diameter to prevent a perforation after radiation is desired.
Nagahama
Takeshi
T
Dept. of Surgery, Tokyo Metropolitan Toshima Hospital.
Ando
Masayuki
M
Ohbu
Masahide
M
Ami
Katsunori
K
Ganno
Hideaki
H
Taira
Masahiro
M
Ito
Tetsushi
T
D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D020701:Esophagoscopes; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D015607:Stents; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014132:Trachea