Thoracic discitis as a complication of self-expanding metallic stents in esophageal carcinoma.
The role of metallic stents in the palliation of esophageal cancer is well established. Self-expanding metal stents (SEMSs) are frequently used, as they provide an effective and safe method of relieving malignant dysphagia. A number of complications are associated with the use of SEMSs, including esophageal perforation. We report a case of thoracic discitis occurring in a patient with advanced esophageal malignancy, treated with SEMSs. We propose that the likely etiology in this patient was esophageal perforation by a metallic stent.
Department of Radiology, University Hospital of North Tees, Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8PE, UK.
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D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D015299:Discitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D055624:Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010166:Palliative Care; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents