Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
1999 Oct;32(10):958-961.
Esophageal Stent in Postpneumonectomy Esophagopleural Fistula
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- 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, National Medical Center.
Abstract
- A case of esophagopleural fistula after pleuropneumonectomy is reported. A 59 years old male underwent right pleuropneumonectomy due to tuberculous empyema. The postoperative small esophagopleural fistula was confirmed by esophagogram and was initially managed by a conservative treatment. There was a persistent fistula on follow up esophagogram, therefore we planned the next treatment modality for obstruction of the fistula. For poor general conditions and arrhythmia, an esophageal stent was applied as a non-surgical method. At first, a covered-form stent was inserted, but it migrated to the stomach after 3 months. By using an uncovered-form stent, a complete obstruction of the esophagopleural fistula was achieved.
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