Esophageal Stent in Postpneumonectomy Esophagopleural Fistula.
- Author:
Yong Chul SHIN
1
;
Yong Taek LIM
;
Seung Hyuck JUNG
;
Byung Yul KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, National Medical Center.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Pneumonectomy;
Esophageal fistula;
Stents
- MeSH:
Arrhythmias, Cardiac;
Empyema, Tuberculous;
Esophageal Fistula;
Fistula*;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Pneumonectomy;
Stents*;
Stomach
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
1999;32(10):958-961
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A case of esophagopleural fistula after pleuropneumonectomy is reported. A 59 years old male underwent right pleuropneumonectomy due to tuberculous empyema. The postoperative small esophagopleural fistula was confirmed by esophagogram and was initially managed by a conservative treatment. There was a persistent fistula on follow up esophagogram, therefore we planned the next treatment modality for obstruction of the fistula. For poor general conditions and arrhythmia, an esophageal stent was applied as a non-surgical method. At first, a covered-form stent was inserted, but it migrated to the stomach after 3 months. By using an uncovered-form stent, a complete obstruction of the esophagopleural fistula was achieved.
