Embolization of postsurgical esophagopleural fistula with AMPLATZER vascular plug, coils, and Histoacryl glue.
Esophagopleural fistulas after esophageal diverticulectomy are very rare complications. Many treatment options have been reported, and the appropriate method should be chosen according to the individual's clinical status. The authors introduce a new treatment method of esophagopleural fistulas using an AMPLATZER vascular plug (AGA Medical Corporation, Plymouth, Minnesota), coils, and Histoacryl glue (B. Braun, Melsungen AG, Germany), thus avoiding extensive surgery or covered stent insertion.
Department of Radiology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Ji Hyun
JH
Koo
Kwang Bo
KB
Park
Sung Wook
SW
Choo
Kwhanmien
K
Kim
Young Soo
YS
Do
D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D004936:Diverticulum, Esophageal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004659:Enbucrilate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004867:Equipment Design; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D016156:Respiratory Tract Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D014014:Tissue Adhesives; D004659:Enbucrilate