| Literature DB >> 3408130 |
Abstract
Malignant oesophago-respiratory fistula is an incurable and distressing condition. Surgery is difficult, unsatisfactory or impossible, and standard oesophageal tubes often fail to occlude the fistula. A new tube is described which relieves dysphagia and occludes the fistula without risk of pressure necrosis. After insertion of the tube, the patients may be treated by radiotherapy.Entities:
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Year: 1988 PMID: 3408130 PMCID: PMC2498673
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann R Coll Surg Engl ISSN: 0035-8843 Impact factor: 1.891