A Case of Broncho-esophageal Fistula Treated by Histoacryl(R) Injection Therapy.
- Author:
Kun Hyung CHO
1
;
Jee Hyun PARK
;
In Du JEONG
;
Byeong Mahn LEE
;
Dong In KIM
;
Jin Woo LEE
;
Young Chul JO
;
Jae Cheol HWANG
;
Dae Hyun KIM
;
Do Ha KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea. indu18@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Broncho-esophageal fistula;
Histoacryl(R)
- MeSH:
Fibrin Tissue Adhesive;
Fistula*;
Radiotherapy;
Tissue Adhesives;
Tuberculosis
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2005;31(3):161-165
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Broncho-esophageal fistula is a disease of varying etiologies. Spontaneous fistula occurs as a result of malignancy, radiotherapy or inflammatory disease. The majority of fistulas are caused by iatrogenic causes. Treatment of fistula usually consists of surgery and conservative management. Recently, it has been reported that broncho-esophageal fistula can be treated endoscopically using tissue adhesive agent such as Histoacryl(R) and fibrin glue. We report a case of broncho-esophageal fistula as a complication of tuberculosis that was successfully treated by radiological Histoacryl(R) injection therapy with a review of literatures.
