Melanie Petro1, Richard O Wein, Anil Minocha. 1. Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To present a technique for the treatment of complete esophageal stenosis in the post-radiation patient that may be applied to selected patients with obstructing stenoses. STUDY DESIGN: A case report of the treatment of a post-radiation esophageal web. METHODS: A review of the patient's history of treatment and a discussion of reported treatment options. RESULTS: A complete obstruction of the cervical esophagus was diagnosed in a patient after chemoradiation for a hypopharyngeal carcinoma. Retrograde esophagoscopy through the patient's percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube site aided visualization and perforation of the obstructing tissue. Subsequent dilation has allowed the patient to resume oral intake of a regular diet without restrictions. CONCLUSION: Combined direct laryngoscopy with retrograde esophagoscopy represents a viable alternative to more extensive approaches for recannulization of selected obstructing esophageal stenoses.
OBJECTIVE: To present a technique for the treatment of complete esophageal stenosis in the post-radiation patient that may be applied to selected patients with obstructing stenoses. STUDY DESIGN: A case report of the treatment of a post-radiation esophageal web. METHODS: A review of the patient's history of treatment and a discussion of reported treatment options. RESULTS: A complete obstruction of the cervical esophagus was diagnosed in a patient after chemoradiation for a hypopharyngeal carcinoma. Retrograde esophagoscopy through the patient's percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube site aided visualization and perforation of the obstructing tissue. Subsequent dilation has allowed the patient to resume oral intake of a regular diet without restrictions. CONCLUSION: Combined direct laryngoscopy with retrograde esophagoscopy represents a viable alternative to more extensive approaches for recannulization of selected obstructing esophageal stenoses.
Authors: Reto Bertolini; Christa Meyenberger; Paul Martin Putora; Franziska Albrecht; Martina Anja Broglie; Sandro J Stoeckli; Michael Christian Sulz Journal: World J Gastroenterol Date: 2016-02-21 Impact factor: 5.742