Treatment of a Ruptured Anastomotic Esophageal Stricture Following Bougienage with a Dacron-Covered Nitinol Stent

Journal Article · Fri Nov 15 04:00:00 EST 1996 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S002709900093· OSTI ID:21080495

Heindel, Walter; Gossmann, Axel; Fischbach, Roman ^[1]; Michel, Olaf ^[2]; Lackner, Klaus ^[1]

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1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Cologne, D-50924 Cologne (Lindenthal) (Germany)
2. Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, University of Cologne, D-50924 Cologne (Lindenthal) (Germany)

A patient suffering from esophagorespiratory fistula after bougienage of a benign stricture at the site of the anastomosis between a jejunal interposition and the esophagus was referred for interventional treatment. A prototype nitinol stent centrally covered with Dacron was implanted under regional anesthesia and fluoroscopic guidance. The self-expanding prosthesis dilated the stenosis completely and closed the fistula, with consequent improvement in respiratory and nutritional status and thus the general quality of life. The patient was able to eat and drink normally until death 3 months later due to progression of his underlying malignant disease.

• OSTI ID: 21080495
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 19; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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