Improved palliation of a respiratory-esophageal fistula with a cuffed esophageal prosthesis

Smith, J.L.; Michaletz, P.A.; Tabibian, N.; Schwartz, J.T.; Graham, D.Y.; Smith, J.L; Michaletz, P.A; Tabibian, N; Schwartz, J.T; Graham, D.Y

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Improved palliation of a respiratory-esophageal fistula with a cuffed esophageal prosthesis

Smith, J.L.; Michaletz, P.A.; Tabibian, N.; Schwartz, J.T.; Graham, D.Y.

American Journal of Gastroenterology 82(11): 1175-1176

1987

ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9270

PMID: 3673997

Document Number: 303354

We report a case in which a traditional prosthesis failed to seal a malignant respiratory-esophageal fistula. Removal of the prosthesis and replacement with a new type with an inflatable cuff provided palliation, and allowed the patient to leave the hospital. The cuffed prosthesis provides a custom fit which should seal fistulous tracts of any shape or size, without causing tissue necrosis.