A Case of Aortoesophageal Fistula Complicated by a Stent for Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Author:
Ja Won KIM
1
;
Sung Jo BANG
;
Do Ha KIM
;
Hee Chul JUNG
;
Ssang Yong OH
;
Sang Jin LEE
;
Ji Eun LEE
;
Jeong Hoon LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, Ulsan, Korea. sjbang@uuh.ulsan.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Aortoesophageal fistula;
SEMS;
Benign esophageal stricture
- MeSH:
Bronchi;
Constriction, Pathologic;
Esophageal Stenosis;
Female;
Fistula;
Gastrointestinal Tract;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Palliative Care;
Rupture;
Stents
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2010;40(6):357-360
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS) are widely used for the palliative treatment of malignant strictures of the gastrointestinal tract. Recently, several studies tested whether a SEMS is an effective and safe option for benign esophageal stricture. Serious complications such as hemorrhage, compression of the bronchus, bronchoesophageal fistula, and esophageal rupture were infrequently encountered as complications of esophageal stent placement. Aortoesophageal fistula is extremely rare as a complication of esophageal SEMS insertion; only seven cases have been reported worldwide. We now report a case of an 80-year old female with aortoesophageal fistula after placement of a SEMS for an esophageal stricture.
