Tracheoesophageal fistula managed with tracheal stent through flexible bronchoscopy without fluoroscopy

Inoperable malignant tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is characterised by an extremely poor prognosis. Tracheal or double (tracheal-esophageal) stenting through rigid bronchoscopy has been suggested as a valuable therapeutic option. We report on a patient with a large TEF successfully sealed by deplo...

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Main Authors: G. Stratakos, C. Zisis, I. Bellenis, V. Filaditaki, A. Liapikou, S. Zakynthinos, C. Roussos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2016-02-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
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Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/554