[Nonaggressive correction of esophageal fistula with endoprosthesis (author's transl)]

The authors describe their experience in 14 patients with esophageal fistula (11 neoplastic and 3 nonneoplastic) treated by endoscopic application of an esophageal prosthesis. They discuss the method and give an analysis of their results. In their summation, they advocate the use of this remedy, as opposed to surgical closure and other aggressive procedures, particularly in cases of neoplastic origin involving patients in general conditions too poor to afford major surgery.