Current treatment of tracheoesophageal fistula
Tracheoesophageal fistulas (TEFs) often occur with esophageal or bronchial carcinoma. Currently, we rely on implantation of delicate devices, such as self-expanding and silicone stents, in the esophagus or trachea to cover the fistula and expand the stenosis in order to relieve patient pain. However...
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| description | Tracheoesophageal fistulas (TEFs) often occur with esophageal or bronchial carcinoma. Currently, we rely on implantation of delicate devices, such as self-expanding and silicone stents, in the esophagus or trachea to cover the fistula and expand the stenosis in order to relieve patient pain. However, because each case is different, our approach may not be effective for every patient. Consequently, new devices and technology have emerged to address these situations, such as degradable stents, Amplatzer ® devices, endobronchial one-way umbrella-shaped valves, and transplantation of mesenchymal stem cells. Although some studies have shown such alternatives can be reasonable solutions in special cases, further development of other new and effectual techniques is of utmost importance. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-de4c7b2548c4422e938ea60c83e9d72a2022-12-21T21:47:11ZengSAGE PublishingTherapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease1753-46581753-46662017-04-011110.1177/1753465816687518Current treatment of tracheoesophageal fistulaChangzhi ZhouYi HuYang XiaoWen YinTracheoesophageal fistulas (TEFs) often occur with esophageal or bronchial carcinoma. Currently, we rely on implantation of delicate devices, such as self-expanding and silicone stents, in the esophagus or trachea to cover the fistula and expand the stenosis in order to relieve patient pain. However, because each case is different, our approach may not be effective for every patient. Consequently, new devices and technology have emerged to address these situations, such as degradable stents, Amplatzer ® devices, endobronchial one-way umbrella-shaped valves, and transplantation of mesenchymal stem cells. Although some studies have shown such alternatives can be reasonable solutions in special cases, further development of other new and effectual techniques is of utmost importance.https://doi.org/10.1177/1753465816687518 |
| spellingShingle | Changzhi Zhou Yi Hu Yang Xiao Wen Yin Current treatment of tracheoesophageal fistula Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease |
| title | Current treatment of tracheoesophageal fistula |
| title_full | Current treatment of tracheoesophageal fistula |
| title_fullStr | Current treatment of tracheoesophageal fistula |
| title_full_unstemmed | Current treatment of tracheoesophageal fistula |
| title_short | Current treatment of tracheoesophageal fistula |
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