Clin Endosc.
2013 Jan;46(1):91-94. 10.5946/ce.2013.46.1.91.
A Case of Spontaneous Esophagopleural Fistula Successfully Treated by Endoscopic Stent Insertion
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea. mhs1357@cnuh.co.kr
- KMID: 1792647
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2013.46.1.91
Abstract
- The most common cause of esophagorespiratory fistulas (ERFs) is associated with malignancy. The use of self-expandable metal stents is effective for the treatment of malignant ERFs, but benign ERF is rare, which is why its optimal treatment is not defined yet. There have been few reports describing benign esophagopleural fistula and its treatments in South Korea. Here, we report a rare case of spontaneous esophagopleural fistula, which was successfully treated by endoscopic placement of a membrane covered metal stent.
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