Interventional Management of Esophagorespiratory Fistula.
10.3348/kjr.2010.11.2.133
- Author:
Ji Hoon SHIN
1
;
Jin Hyoung KIM
;
Ho Young SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 138-736, Korea. hysong@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
- Keywords:
Interventional technique;
Esophagorespiratory fistula;
Esophagopleural fistula
- MeSH:
Bronchial Neoplasms/*complications;
Esophageal Fistula/etiology/*therapy;
Esophageal Neoplasms/*complications;
Esophagus/surgery;
Humans;
Palliative Care/methods;
Quality of Life;
Respiratory System/surgery;
Respiratory Tract Fistula/etiology/*therapy;
*Stents;
Treatment Outcome
- From:Korean Journal of Radiology
2010;11(2):133-140
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
An esophagorespiratory fistula (ERF) is an often fatal consequence of esophageal or bronchogenic carcinomas. The preferred treatment is placement of esophageal and/or airway stents. Stent placement must be performed as quickly as possible since patients with ERFs are at a high risk for aspiration pneumonia. In this review, choice of stents and stenting area, fistula reopening and its management, and the long-term outcome in the interventional management of malignant ERFs are considered. Lastly, a review of esophagopulmonary fistulas will also be provided.
