silicon and Esophageal-Fistula

silicon has been researched along with Esophageal-Fistula* in 1 studies

Other Studies

1 other study(ies) available for silicon and Esophageal-Fistula

ArticleYear
Esophagobronchial fistula successfully managed with a self-expandable metallic stent followed by fixation using a silicon Y stent.
    Thoracic cancer, 2022, Volume: 13, Issue:20

    Esophagobronchial fistula (EBF) formation is a severe complication of advanced thoracic malignancies, that affects the prognosis and quality of life of patients. This study reports the case of an 80-year-old man with advanced esophageal cancer, complicated by EBF formation in the left main bronchus proximal to the carina following chemoradiation therapy. A fully covered stent was placed in the left main bronchus but was dislocated on the oral side. The attempt to place a partially covered self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) also failed due to stent dislocation on the oral side. To avoid stent dislocation, a partially covered SEMS with a length of 40 mm and a diameter of 16 mm was placed to cover the EBF in the left main bronchus. Then, a silicone Y stent (16 × 13 × 13 mm in outer diameter) was inserted to support the SEMS from the inside. After placing the SEMS and Y stent, the position of the SEMS was stabilized. The patient remained stable with adequate oral intake.

    Topics: Aged, 80 and over; Bronchial Fistula; Esophageal Fistula; Humans; Male; Quality of Life; Retrospective Studies; Silicon; Silicones; Stents; Treatment Outcome

2022