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An Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy Designed to Minimize Anastomotic Complications and Optimize Conduit Function
Published on: April 17, 2020
Gastrobronchial fistula after esophageal cancer surgery treated by silicone plug
Yun Liu1, Shanshan Zhang1, Wenwen Guo2
1Clinical Medical College, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong 272000, P.R. China.
Abstract:
Gastrobronchial fistula (GBF) is a rare but serious complication following esophagectomy, associated with high morbidity and mortality. The use of silicone plugs has proven effective in closing bronchial fistulas in other contexts, but its application in GBF has not been widely described. In this article, we report the successful closure of a GBF using a self-made silicone plug under bronchoscopic guidance in a patient with a history of esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. This approach offers a safe, minimally invasive alternative for managing refractory GBF.
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