Bifurcate tracheal stent with foam cuff for tracheo-esophageal fistula: utilization of reconstruction modes of spiral computed tomography

Malignant tracheo-esophageal fistulae can be palliated with bifurcate tracheal stents. However, stents must be manufactured according to the individual anatomy. In these instances a foam cuff can result in better sealing of the fistulized area. We present a successful implantation of a bifurcate tra...

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Published inThe Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon Vol. 42; no. 6; p. 367
Main Authors Albes, J M, Prokop, M, Gebel, M, Donow, C, Schäfers, H J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany 01.12.1994
Subjects
Adult
Bronchoscopes
Bronchoscopy - methods
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - complications
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - diagnostic imaging
Equipment Design
Esophageal Neoplasms - complications
Esophageal Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Esophagus - diagnostic imaging
Female
Humans
Palliative Care - methods
Stents
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
Trachea - diagnostic imaging
Tracheoesophageal Fistula - diagnostic imaging
Tracheoesophageal Fistula - etiology
Tracheoesophageal Fistula - therapy
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Summary:Malignant tracheo-esophageal fistulae can be palliated with bifurcate tracheal stents. However, stents must be manufactured according to the individual anatomy. In these instances a foam cuff can result in better sealing of the fistulized area. We present a successful implantation of a bifurcate tracheal stent with foam cuff. To facilitate preoperative planning reconstruction possibilities offered by spiral computed tomography were used.
ISSN:0171-6425
DOI:10.1055/s-2007-1016527