Covered metallic stent treatment of a patient with spontaneous rupture of the esophagus.

Abstract

A patient with a potentially fatal condition as a result of esophago-pneumo-broncho fistula was successfully treated with the insertion of a self-expanded covered metallic stent. Severe regurgitation resulted in the removal of the stent 3 months after insertion. Stricture after removal of the stent required pneumatic balloon dilation. The use of a self-expanded covered metallic stent is effective for the treatment of spontaneous esophageal rupture; however, early removal of the stent is recommended.

• Authors: S Tsunoda, Y Shimada, G Watanabe, M Nakau, M Imamura
• Journal: Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus (Dis Esophagus) Vol. 14 Issue 3-4 Pg. 254-7 ( 2001) ISSN: 1120-8694 [Print] United States
• PMID: 11869333 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Coated Materials, Biocompatible
• Metals

Topics

• Bronchial Fistula (complications, diagnostic imaging, therapy)
• Coated Materials, Biocompatible
• Esophageal Fistula (complications, diagnostic imaging, therapy)
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Lung Diseases (complications, diagnostic imaging, therapy)
• Male
• Metals
• Middle Aged
• Radiography
• Risk Assessment
• Rupture, Spontaneous (diagnostic imaging, therapy)
• Stents
• Treatment Outcome