1.Interventional Management of Esophagorespiratory Fistula.
Ji Hoon SHIN ; Jin Hyoung KIM ; Ho Young SONG
Korean Journal of Radiology 2010;11(2):133-140
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.
Bronchial Neoplasms/*complications
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Esophageal Fistula/etiology/*therapy
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Esophageal Neoplasms/*complications
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Esophagus/surgery
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Humans
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Palliative Care/methods
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Quality of Life
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Respiratory System/surgery
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Respiratory Tract Fistula/etiology/*therapy
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*Stents
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Treatment Outcome