[A case of advanced esophageal cancer with suspected tracheoesophageal fistula that responded to chemoradiotherapy].

Abstract

Chemoradiotherapy combined cisplatin, 5-FU and radiation was carried out in an advanced esophageal cancer with suspected tracheoesophageal fistula after insertion of an expandable metallic stent. Regression of the primary tumor was observed, and oral intake could be started. Chemoradiotherapy after insertion of the expandable metallic stent was useful in this case of advanced esophageal cancer with suspected tracheoesophageal fistula.

• Authors: Kohei Shitara, Masaki Munakata, Atushi Ishiguro, Yoshiki Hoshi, Ritsuko Okada, Rumiko Tomioka, Sumako Mitobe, Yuh Sakata, Akio Ebina, Masahiko Aoki
• Journal: Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy (Gan To Kagaku Ryoho) Vol. 33 Issue 8 Pg. 1137-41 (Aug 2006) ISSN: 0385-0684 [Print] Japan
• PMID: 16912535 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Drug Combinations
• UFT(R) drug
• Tegafur
• Uracil
• Cisplatin
• Fluorouracil

Topics

• Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Cisplatin (administration & dosage)
• Combined Modality Therapy
• Drug Administration Schedule
• Drug Combinations
• Esophageal Neoplasms (complications, drug therapy, radiotherapy)
• Fluorouracil (administration & dosage)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Quality of Life
• Radiotherapy Dosage
• Remission Induction
• Stents
• Tegafur (administration & dosage)
• Trachea
• Tracheal Stenosis (etiology, therapy)
• Tracheoesophageal Fistula (diagnosis, etiology)
• Uracil (administration & dosage)