Tracheo-oesophageal fistula in a patient with oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma

The diagnostic evaluation is by bronchoscopy and oesophagoscopy. 1 Currently, self expanding metal stents, instead of traditional surgery, have become the treatment of choice in these situations. 2 They improve survival and quality of life for these unfortunate patients.

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Published in:BMJ case reports 2009, Vol.2009 (mar08 1), p.bcr0920080865-bcr0920080865
Main Authors: Wang, Shou-Cheng, Tseng, Jui-Chuang, Lee, Ruey-Meei, Chen, Chien-Wen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asia
Cervical cancer
Chinese
Dysphagia
Endoscopy
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Ostomy
Patients
Stents
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Summary:The diagnostic evaluation is by bronchoscopy and oesophagoscopy. 1 Currently, self expanding metal stents, instead of traditional surgery, have become the treatment of choice in these situations. 2 They improve survival and quality of life for these unfortunate patients.
ISSN:1757-790X
1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr.09.2008.0865