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Grass JK, Küsters N, von Döhren FL, Melling N, Ghadban T, Rösch T, Simon M, Izbicki JR, König A, Reeh M. Management of Esophageal Cancer-Associated Respiratory–Digestive Tract Fistulas. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14051220. [PMID: 35267527 PMCID: PMC8909259 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14051220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Respiratory–digestive tract fistulas are fatal complications that occur in esophageal cancer treatment. Interdisciplinary treatment strategies are still evolving, especially in anatomical treatment stratification. Thus, this study aims to evaluate general therapeutic strategies for this rare condition. Medical records were reviewed for esophageal cancer-associated respiratory–digestive tract fistula patients treated between January 2008 and September 2021. Fistulas were classified according to being surgery- and tumor-associated. Treatment strategies, clinical success, and survival were analyzed. A total of 51 patients were identified: 28 had tumor-associated fistulas and 23 surgery-associated fistulas. Risk factors for fistula development such as radiation (OR = 0.290, p = 0.64) or stent implantation (OR = 1.917, p = 0.84) did not correlate with lack of symptom control for RDF patients. In contrast, advanced lymph node metastasis as another risk factor was associated with persistent symptoms after treatment for RDF patients (OR = 0.611, p = 0.01). Clinical success significantly correlated with bilateral fistula repair in surgery-associated fistulas (p = 0.01), while tumor-associated fistulas benefited the most from non-surgical (p = 0.04) or combined surgical and non-surgical intervention (p = 0.04) and a bilateral fistula repair (p = 0.02) in terms of overall survival. The therapeutic strategy should aim for bilateral fistula closure. A multidisciplinary, stepwise approach might have the best chance for restoration or symptom control with optimized overall survival in selected patients.
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- Julia K. Grass
- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (N.K.); (F.L.v.D.); (N.M.); (T.G.); (J.R.I.); (A.K.); (M.R.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-040-7410-52401
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (N.K.); (F.L.v.D.); (N.M.); (T.G.); (J.R.I.); (A.K.); (M.R.)
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (N.K.); (F.L.v.D.); (N.M.); (T.G.); (J.R.I.); (A.K.); (M.R.)
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (N.K.); (F.L.v.D.); (N.M.); (T.G.); (J.R.I.); (A.K.); (M.R.)
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (N.K.); (F.L.v.D.); (N.M.); (T.G.); (J.R.I.); (A.K.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany;
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany;
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (N.K.); (F.L.v.D.); (N.M.); (T.G.); (J.R.I.); (A.K.); (M.R.)
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (N.K.); (F.L.v.D.); (N.M.); (T.G.); (J.R.I.); (A.K.); (M.R.)
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (N.K.); (F.L.v.D.); (N.M.); (T.G.); (J.R.I.); (A.K.); (M.R.)
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I-125 seed-loaded versus normal stent insertion for obstructive esophageal cancer: a meta-analysis. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2021; 16:633-640. [PMID: 34950256 PMCID: PMC8669992 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2021.104205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction Malignant esophageal obstruction is usually caused by esophageal and other chest cancers. More than 80% of cases of obstructive esophageal cancer (OEC) have lost the chance of curative resection. Stent insertion is a first-line palliative approach used to treat incurable OEC. Aim To gauge the relative clinical efficacy of I-125 seed-loaded stent (ISS) versus normal stent (NS) insertion as a treatment for OEC. Material and methods Querying of the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases was conducted to find all relevant studies published up to November 2020. The meta-analysis was undertaken using RevMan v5.3. Results We identified 158 studies initially, eight (4 randomized controlled trials and 4 retrospective studies) of which were used in this meta-analysis. We found that the two groups exhibited the comparable pooled Δdysphagia scores (MD = 0.02; p = 0.80), stent restenosis rates (OR = 0.97; p = 0.89), stent migration rates (OR = 0.81; p = 0.63), severe chest pain rates (OR = 1.05; p = 0.81), hemorrhage rates (OR = 1.53; p = 0.16), aspiration pneumonia rates (OR = 0.72; p = 0.38), and fistula formation rates (OR = 1.47; p = 0.44). The pooled time-to-restenosis and survival were both significantly longer in the ISS group (p = 0.04 and < 0.0001, respectively). Significant heterogeneity was detected in the endpoints of Δdysphagia scores and survival (I2 = 73% and 86%, respectively). Funnel plot analysis indicated an absence of publication bias related to the selected study endpoints. Conclusions For patients with OEC, our meta-analysis indicated that ISS insertion could provide longer stent patency and survival than NS insertion.
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Dual Airway and Esophageal Stenting in Advanced Esophageal Cancer With Lesions Near Carina. J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol 2021; 27:286-293. [PMID: 32966034 DOI: 10.1097/lbr.0000000000000672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tracheobronchial stenting either alone or with esophageal stenting is often required for symptom palliation in obstructive or fistulous lesions of the airway due to esophageal cancer. There is limited evidence regarding dual stenting for lesions near the carina due to esophageal cancer. Hence, this study aims to evaluate the technical feasibility, outcomes, and complications of preplanned dual stenting in these patients. METHODS This is a prospective observational study carried out over a period of 4 years (January 2015 to July 2019). All patients undergoing dual stenting in the airway and esophagus with obstructive or fistulous lesions near the carina were included. The esophageal stent was placed within 24 hours. Prestenting and poststenting symptoms were compared using a symptom-based visual analog scale, Hugh Jones dyspnea scale and dysphagia scale. RESULTS Twenty-nine patients (20 males; mean±SD age, 55.3±12.2 y) underwent dual stenting. Twenty-four patients had central airway obstruction due to: infiltration in 20 (69%) and external compression in 4 (13.7%), respectively. Five (17.3%) patients had tracheoesophageal fistula with no airway obstruction. In 80% of the patients (n=23), silicone stents were placed. There was significant improvement in both dyspnea and dysphagia after dual stenting (P<0.001). Mucus plugging, lower respiratory infection, and granulation tissue were the main complications. Median survival after dual stent was 97 days (range, 17 to 297 d). CONCLUSION Dual stenting within the airway and the esophagus is a safe and viable option for palliative relief of symptoms in patients with advanced esophageal cancer.
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Yang ZM, Geng HT, Wu H. Radioactive Stent for Malignant Esophageal Obstruction: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2021; 31:783-789. [PMID: 32915105 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2020.0666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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- Zhi-Min Yang
- Department of Oncology, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, China
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Li LF, Lv LL, Xu YS, Cao C, Fu YF. Case Control Study on Radioactive Stents Versus Conventional Stents for Inoperable Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2020; 30:312-316. [PMID: 32251118 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000000784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare the relative clinical efficacy of radioactive and normal stent insertion for the treatment of inoperable obstructive esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (OESCC). MATERIALS AND METHODS Between January 2014 and December 2018, consecutive OESCC patients were treated via either radioactive or normal stent insertion. RESULTS A total of 42 and 39 OESCC patients were treated via radioactive and normal stent insertion, respectively. These procedures were both technically and clinically successful in all patients. Massive hemorrhage was observed in 7 (16.7%) and 1 (2.6%) patients in radioactive and normal stent groups, respectively (P=0.080). Median stent patency durations were 175 and 136 days in radioactive and normal stent groups, respectively (P=0.004). Median overall survival were 187 and 145 days in the radioactive and normal stent groups, respectively (P=0.011). CONCLUSION Relative to normal stent, radioactive stents showed a higher patency and overall survival in OESCC patients.
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- Li-Feng Li
- Department of Interventional Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Jilin Medical College, Jilin
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- Department of Radiology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China
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Davakis S, Syllaios A, Mpaili E, Liakakos T, Charalabopoulos A. Laparoscopic-assisted Esophageal Bypass for T4b Esophageal Tumor as a Bridge to Definitive Therapy. In Vivo 2020; 34:2163-2168. [PMID: 32606199 DOI: 10.21873/invivo.12024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Revised: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Esophagobronchial fistula is a common complication of advanced esophageal cancer, related to respiratory distress and mortality. Esophageal bypass has been successfully utilized for palliation, as bridging to definitive chemoradiotherapy. The aim of this study is to present an extremely difficult case of a mid-esophageal squamous cell carcinoma complicated with aerodigestive fistula that was treated using 3D laparoscopic-assisted esophageal bypass with curative intent. CASE REPORT A 49-year-old female patient presented with T4b esophageal-squamous cell carcinoma and esophagobronchial fistula. Laparoscopic-assisted V-shaped retrosternal esophageal bypass using a gastric conduit was started, which was converted to open surgery due to respiratory distress. The patient was able to undergo chemoradiotherapy treatment. CONCLUSION 3D laparoscopic-assisted esophageal bypass can be a safe and feasible approach in patients with advanced mid-esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and esophagobroncial fistula. Additionally to the advantages of laparoscopic surgery, this operation permits oral feeding, and can be used with possible curative intent in patients with adequate response to chemoradiotherapy.
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- Spyridon Davakis
- First Department of Surgery, Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgery Unit, Laiko General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Surgery, Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgery Unit, Laiko General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Surgery, Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgery Unit, Laiko General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Surgery, Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgery Unit, Laiko General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Surgery, Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgery Unit, Laiko General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.,Regional Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Centre, Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Broomfield Hospital, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, Chelmsford, U.K
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Galluccio G, Tramaglino LM, Marchese R, Bandelli GP, Vigliarolo R, Corbetta L. Competence in operative bronchoscopy. Panminerva Med 2019; 61:298-325. [DOI: 10.23736/s0031-0808.19.03602-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Bi Y, Ren J, Chen H, Bai L, Han X, Wu G. Combined airway and esophageal stents implantation for malignant tracheobronchial and esophageal disease: A STROBE-compliant article. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e14169. [PMID: 30653162 PMCID: PMC6370007 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000014169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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We aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of combined airway and esophageal stents under fluoroscopy guidance and local anesthesia for patients with malignant tracheobronchial and esophageal disease. This retrospective analysis included 35 consecutive patients underwent combined stenting from March 2012 to August 2016. All patients underwent chest computed tomography scans before stenting and during follow-up. Thirty-nine airway stents and 43 esophageal covered stents were implanted. The indication of stenting, technical success and postinterventional complications were collected and analyzed. Thirty-nine airway stents and 43 esophageal covered stents were implanted. Stenting failed in 1 airway stent, and 2 esophageal stents, with technology success rates of 97.4% and 95.3%, respectively. No procedure-related death occurred, only 1 patient died from failure of respiration due to esophagotracheal fistula. The median interval between 2 stenting was 13.0 days. Both dyspnea and dysphasia were significantly relieved after stenting. Restenosis after stenting (7.7%) was the most common complication for airway stenting, all these cases required second stenting. Stent migration (7.0%) was the most common complication after esophageal stenting, 1 case had to receive airway stenting and 1 case received replacement of esophageal stent. During follow up, 23 patients were clinically cured, 2 patients were improved in symptoms, and 1 was invalid. Eight deaths were found in total. The 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year survival rates were 82.4%, 78.8%, and 78.8%, respectively. In conclusion, combined airway and esophageal stents implantation under fluoroscopy guidance and local anesthesia are safe and effective for malignant tracheobronchial and esophageal disease.
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- Yonghua Bi
- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
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- Department of Ultrasound, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
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Tasleem SH, Inayat F, Ali NS, Sattar SBA, Munir A, Zafar F. Small Bowel Perforation Secondary to Esophageal Stent Migration: A Comparative Review of Six Cases. Cureus 2018; 10:e3455. [PMID: 30564534 PMCID: PMC6298618 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.3455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Esophageal stent placement is used to treat benign strictures, esophageal perforations, fistulas and for palliative therapy of esophageal cancer. Although it is a safe and effective method, complications are increasing the morbidity and mortality rate. Small bowel perforation as a result of esophageal stent migration is a remarkably rare occurrence. We report one case from our clinical experience and undertake a review of the previously reported cases retrieved from the PubMed. A total of six cases were found accessible. Abdominal pain was the common clinical presentation. The mean time from stent placement to perforation was 3.4 months (range, two weeks to 12 months). The jejunum was the frequently perforated portion of the small bowel. Surgical intervention was the mainstay of treatment. This comparative review illustrates that clinicians should remain vigilant for small bowel perforation in patients with esophageal stent placement. Further studies are required to delineate the magnitude and scope of this association.
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- Syed H Tasleem
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, PAK
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Ribeiro MSI, da Costa Martins B, Simas de Lima M, Franco MC, Safatle-Ribeiro AV, de Sousa Medeiros V, Bastos VR, Kawaguti FS, Aissar Sallum RA, Ribeiro U, Maluf-Filho F. Self-expandable metal stent for malignant esophagorespiratory fistula: predictive factors associated with clinical failure. Gastrointest Endosc 2018; 87:390-396. [PMID: 28964748 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2017.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2017] [Accepted: 09/21/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Malignant esophagorespiratory fistulas (MERFs) usually are managed by the placement of self-expandable metal stents (SEMSs) but with conflicting results. This study aimed to identify risk factors associated with clinical failure after SEMS placement for the treatment of MERFs. METHODS This was a retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained database used at a tertiary-care cancer hospital, with patients treated with SEMS placement for MERFs between January 2009 and February 2016. Logistic regression was used to identify predictive factors for clinical outcomes and to estimate the odds ratio (OR) and the 95% confidence interval (CI). The Kaplan-Meier method was used for survival analysis, and comparisons were made by using the log-rank test. RESULTS A total of 71 patients (55 male, mean age 59 years) were included in the study, and 70 were considered for the final analysis (1 failed stent insertion). Clinical failure occurred in 44% of patients. An Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 3 or 4 and fistula development during esophageal cancer treatment were associated with an increased risk of clinical failure. ECOG status of 3 or 4, pulmonary infection at the time of SEMS placement, and prior radiation therapy were predictive factors associated with lower overall survival. Dysphagia scores improved significantly 15 days after stent insertion. The overall stent-related adverse event rate was 30%. Stent migration and occlusion caused by tumor overgrowth were the most common adverse events. CONCLUSION SEMS placement is a reasonable treatment option for MERFs; however, ECOG status of 3 or 4 and fistula development during esophageal cancer treatment may be independent predictors of clinical failure after stent placement.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Cancer Institute of Sao Paulo, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Cancer Institute of Sao Paulo, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Cancer Institute of Sao Paulo, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Cancer Institute of Sao Paulo, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Cancer Institute of Sao Paulo, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Cancer Institute of Sao Paulo, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Cancer Institute of Sao Paulo, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Cancer Institute of Sao Paulo, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Emre A, Sertkaya M, Akbulut S, Erbil O, Yurttutan N, Kale İT, Bülbüloğlu E. Self-expandable metallic stent application for the management of upper gastrointestinal tract disease. Turk J Surg 2018; 34:101-105. [PMID: 30023972 PMCID: PMC6048644 DOI: 10.5152/turkjsurg.2017.3740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2016] [Accepted: 05/18/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to share our experiences of the use of self-expandable metallic stent for the upper gastrointestinal tract disease. MATERIAL AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 18 patients who underwent self-expandable metallic stent implantation procedure for anastomosis stricture, anastomosis leak, or spontaneous fistula of the upper gastrointestinal tract at two different surgery clinics. Self-expandable metallic stent implantation procedures were performed while keeping the patient under sedation and the correct stent localization was verified using fluoroscopy. The stent localization and possible stent migration were checked using X-ray films taken a few days after the stenting procedure. RESULTS Overall, 25 self-expandable metallic stents were implanted in 18 patients (malignant, 13; benign, 5) aged between 19 and 89 years. The indications for self-expandable metallic stent implantation were as follows: malignant gastric stricture (inoperable; n=6), malignant esophageal stricture (inoperable; n=4), staple line leak (laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy; n=4), esophagojejunostomy anastomotic leak (total gastrectomy+Roux-en-Yesophagojejunostomy; n=2), and stricture (total gastrectomy+Roux-en-Yesophagojejunostomy; n=1), and esophagopleural fistula (pulmonary tuberculosis; n=1). A favorable outcome was achieved in a single session in 15 patients, whereas more than two sessions of stenting were necessary in the remaining three patients. Among the patients who underwent esophagojejunal anastomosis (n=3), self-expandable metallic stents were successfully deployed in a single session in two patients to relieve anastomosis leak (n=1) and anastomosis stricture (n=1); the remaining patients underwent four self-expandable metallic stent implantation procedures to relieve anastomosis leak and subsequent recurrent strictures. No complications developed during the stenting procedure. Three of the four patients who developed mortality had advanced stage esophageal cancer, whereas one patient had morbid obesity and developed staple line leakage. CONCLUSION Endoscopic self-expandable metallic stent implantation under fluoroscopic guidance is a low-morbidity and effective procedure for the management of advanced stage tumors of the gastrointestinal tract and the elimination of postoperative complications.
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- Arif Emre
- Department of General Surgery, Sütçü İmam University School of Medicine, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Sütçü İmam University School of Medicine, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, İnönü University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Gebze State Hospital, İzmit, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Sütçü İmam University School of Medicine, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Sütçü İmam University School of Medicine, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Sütçü İmam University School of Medicine, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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An investigation of the prevalence of swallowing difficulties and impact on quality of life in patients with advanced lung cancer. Support Care Cancer 2017; 26:515-519. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-017-3858-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 08/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Galluccio G. Endoscopic treatment of tracheo-oesophageal fistulae: an innovative procedure. Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg 2016; 2017:mmw015. [PMID: 28106969 DOI: 10.1093/mmcts/mmw015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Tracheo-oesophageal fistulas represent a major complication of prolonged intubation and may cause death. Surgical repair is a complex procedure that can be challenging in compromised patients. In this study, we describe a simple endoscopic technique that resulted in the effective palliation of symptoms.
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Caglar E, Doğusoy G, Kabasakal L, Dobrucali A. Long-Term Palliative Effect of Stenting in Gastric Outlet Obstruction Due to Transarterial Chemoembolization with Yttrium-90 in a Patient with Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumor. Clin Endosc 2016; 49:479-482. [PMID: 27353368 PMCID: PMC5066412 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2015.149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2015] [Revised: 04/22/2016] [Accepted: 05/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Internal radioembolization with yttrium-90 is a promising treatment method, predominantly for liver tumors. However, the shifting of yttrium-90-loaded spherules into the arteries and veins that supply the duodenum and stomach, leading to ulceration, hemorrhage, perforation, and outlet obstruction of these organs, is one of the major undesirable consequences of this technique. We report a case of gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) due to antropyloric stenosis with ulceration, edema, and inflammation following transarterial yttrium-90 treatment for a metastatic neuroendocrine tumor in a 58-year-old man. Stenting was used for palliation in this case. GOO improved after stenting and recovery of oral intake was permanent after stent removal.
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- Erkan Caglar
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Cerahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pathologic Anatomy, Cerahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cerahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Cerahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Fu YF, Li Y, Wei N, Xu H. Transcatheter arterial chemical infusion for advanced non-small-cell lung cancer: long-term outcome and predictor of survival. Radiol Med 2016; 121:605-10. [PMID: 27033473 DOI: 10.1007/s11547-016-0629-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2015] [Accepted: 02/16/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the long-term outcome and the predictor of survival in patients treated with transcatheter arterial chemical infusion for advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). MATERIALS AND METHODS From May 2008 to August 2014, a total of 40 consecutive patients with advanced NSCLC who underwent transcatheter arterial chemical infusion were enrolled in this retrospective study. Data on patients' characteristics, treatment response and follow-up were collected and analyzed. RESULTS A total of 142 cycles of transcatheter arterial chemical infusion were administered to the 40 patients (3.55 cycles per case). In 21 patients, only the bronchial artery was the tumor feeding artery, while in the remaining 19 patients, other arteries in addition to the bronchial artery served as the tumor feeding arteries. Five patients underwent bronchial arterial embolization after transcatheter arterial chemical infusion. There was no serious procedure-related complication. During 1-60 months (mean 11.5 ± 10.0 months) follow-up, 33 patients died. The objective response and disease control rates were 32.5 and 92.5 %, respectively. The mean time to tumor progression and overall survival was 9.2 ± 1.4 and 13.1 ± 2.0 months, respectively. Based on univariate and multivariate analyses, the independent predictors of decreasing overall survival were airway, esophagus, or superior vena cava involvement (P = 0.037) and more tumor feeding arteries in addition to the bronchial artery (P = 0.003). CONCLUSION Transcatheter arterial chemical infusion is an easy and effective method for treating patients with advanced NSCLC and it can provide a favorable long-term outcome.
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- Yu-Fei Fu
- Department of Radiology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, 199 South Jiefang Road, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, 199 South Jiefang Road, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College, 99 West Huai-hai Road, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College, 99 West Huai-hai Road, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Iwanaga A, Egashira A, Minami K, Saeki H, Yamamoto M, Morita M, Seto T, Takenoyama M, Ueda M, Okushima K, Shimokawa M, Toh Y, Okamura T. Evaluation of esophageal and airway stent placement for patients with advanced and recurrent esophageal cancer. Esophagus 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s10388-016-0530-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Liu SY, Xiao P, Li TX, Cao HC, Mao AW, Jiang HS, Cao GS, Liu J, Wang YD, Zhang XS. Predictor of massive bleeding following stent placement for malignant oesophageal stricture/fistulae: a multicentre study. Clin Radiol 2016; 71:471-5. [PMID: 26944699 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2016.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2015] [Revised: 01/09/2016] [Accepted: 02/02/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM To evaluate retrospectively the incidence and predictors of massive bleeding after stent placement for malignant oesophageal stricture/fistulae. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective study comprised 519 patients with malignant oesophageal stricture/fistulae that were successfully treated with stent placement at three hospitals. The patients were divided into two groups based on the occurrence of massive bleeding. Univariate and multivariate analysis was performed to evaluate predictive factors of massive bleeding. RESULTS Massive bleeding occurred in 54 of 519 patients 1-37 days following stent placement. All of the patients who developed massive bleeding died within 24 hours of the event. Univariate analysis showed massive bleeding was associated with the presence of a concomitant tracheal stent (p<0.001), the existence of concomitant oesophageal fistulae (p<0.001), and prior radiotherapy (p<0.001). Multivariate analysis exhibited that concomitant tracheal stent insertion (odds ratio [OR], 23.134; 95% confidence interval [CI], 9.523-56.199; p<0.001), the presence of oesophageal fistulae (OR, 3.724; 95% CI, 1.677-8.269; p=0.001), and prior radiotherapy (OR, 13.310; 95% CI, 5.464-32.421; p<0.001) were predictors of massive bleeding following stenting. CONCLUSIONS The presence of oesophageal fistulae, prior radiotherapy, and concomitant tracheal stent are important factors contributing to bleeding after stenting.
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- S-Y Liu
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China; Department of Intervention, Henan Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Intervention, Henan Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Intervention, Henan Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Center, Shanghai ST. Luke's Hospital Affiliated Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Interventional Center, Shanghai ST. Luke's Hospital Affiliated Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Intervention, Henan Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Intervention, Henan Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Intervention, Henan Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Intervention, Gongyi People's Hospital, Henan, China
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Fu YF, Lv LL, Xu H, Wei N. Double Stent Insertion for Combined Malignant Airway and Esophageal Stenoses: Feasibility, Safety, and Long-Term Outcome. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2016; 26:11-6. [PMID: 26619229 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2015.0169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Yu-Fei Fu
- 1 Department of Radiology, Xuzhou Central Hospital , Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- 1 Department of Radiology, Xuzhou Central Hospital , Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- 2 Department of Interventional Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College , Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- 2 Department of Interventional Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College , Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Qu X, Biagi J, Banashkevich A, Mercer CD, Tremblay L, Mahmud A. Management and outcomes of localized esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancer in older patients. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 22:e435-42. [PMID: 26715880 DOI: 10.3747/co.22.2661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Older patients are commonly excluded from clinical trials in esophageal and gastroesophageal junction (gej) cancer. High-level evidence to guide management in this group is lacking. In the present study, we compared outcomes and described tolerance for curative- and noncurative-intent treatments among patients 70 years of age and older. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed all patients 70 years of age and older diagnosed with localized esophageal and gej cancer at our centre between 2005 and 2012. RESULTS The 74 patients identified had a median age of 77 years. Of those patients, 62% received curative-intent treatment, consisting mostly of concomitant chemoradiation therapy (n = 43, 93%). Median overall survival for patients receiving curative-intent treatment was 18.6 months [95% confidence interval (ci): 13.0 to 28.0 months], with 23% being long-term survivors (95% ci: 11.3% to 36.7%). In contrast, patients receiving noncurative-intent treatment had a median overall survival of 8.8 months (95% ci: 6.7 to 11.9 months), with none being long-term survivors (p < 0.0001). Improvement of dysphagia was seen after curative (81%) or palliative radiotherapy (78%) in symptomatic patients, and toxicities were manageable. The odds of not receiving curative treatment was higher by a factor of 8.5 among patients 80 years of age or older compared with those 70-79 years of age (95% ci: 2.5 to 28.7). CONCLUSIONS In managing older patients with esophageal and gej cancer, curative-intent treatment (compared with noncurative-intent treatment) leads to a significant survival benefit with a reasonable toxicity profile. Informed counselling of patients and their families about a curative treatment approach and efforts to increase awareness among oncology care providers are suggested.
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- X Qu
- Department of Oncology, Queen's University, Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario at Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, ON
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- Department of Oncology, Queen's University, Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario at Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, ON
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- Department of Oncology, Queen's University, Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario at Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, ON
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- Department of Surgery, Queen's University, Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario at Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, ON
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- Department of Oncology, Queen's University, Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario at Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, ON
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- Department of Oncology, Queen's University, Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario at Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, ON
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Zhang K, Wei S, Wu J, Li C, Ma X, Wang Q. Palliation of malignant esophageal obstruction and fistulas with covered self expandable metallic stents: assessment of a simple fluroscopic method. Int J Clin Exp Med 2015; 8:8860-8865. [PMID: 26309540 PMCID: PMC4538031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2015] [Accepted: 05/25/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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PURPOSE To introduce a convenient, quick and effective way to place self-expandable metal stents (SEMSs) to relieve dysphagia and fistula caused by esophageal carcinoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS A consecutive series of 36 patients (25 men, 11 women), aged 38-82 years (median, 52.7 years) underwent stent placement using a 7F long sheath of 55 cm and fully covered SEMS under local anesthesia with fluoroscopic control. RESULTS Stent placement was successful in all patients. Swallowing improved from mean dysphagia score 3.44 ± 0.50 to score 0.69 ± 0.71 (P = 0.000). There were no clinically significant complications during and after the deployment of stents. Migration was noted in 4 patients. Restenting was needed in 3 patients. Removal was needed in 2 patients. Mean survival following stenting was 134.14 d. CONCLUSIONS SEMSs provide rapid, safe and effective relief of dysphagia and fistula. Using the 7F long sheath of 55 cm could make the procedure easy, quick and safe.
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- Kai Zhang
- Department of Radiology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong UniversityJinan, Shandong, China
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- Zongheer Ward, Qilu Hospital of Shandong UniversityJinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong UniversityJinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong UniversityJinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong UniversityJinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong UniversityJinan, Shandong, China
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Contemporary management of voice and swallowing disorders in patients with advanced lung cancer. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2015; 23:191-6. [DOI: 10.1097/moo.0000000000000155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Tahiri M, Ferraro P, Duranceau A, Berthiaume M, Thiffault V, Liberman M. Self-expanding metallic stent placement with an exaggerated 5-cm proximal tumor covering for palliation of esophageal cancer. Ann Gastroenterol 2015; 28:347-352. [PMID: 26126578 PMCID: PMC4480171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2014] [Accepted: 02/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The study aimed to evaluate the short- and long-term outcomes with a technique of self-expanding metallic stent insertion in palliative esophageal cancer patients. We hypothesized that a systematic attempt at exaggerated (5 cm) proximal tumor covering could prevent both stent migration and tumor overgrowth/undergrowth. METHODS We reviewed retrospectively all patients who underwent esophageal stenting for palliation of malignant dysphagia over a 24-month period. Consecutive patients were identified from a prospective thoracic surgery interventional endoscopy database. This technique consisted of endoscopic stent insertion with the aim of landing the proximal portion of the stent 5 cm cephalad to the proximal extent of the tumor. All patients were followed at one month post-procedure and every three months thereafter, until death. Short- and long-term complications associated with the procedure and mortality were evaluated. RESULTS Forty seven patients underwent endoscopic insertion of an esophageal stent in the context of an inoperable esophageal cancer using this technique over a 24-month period. The mean age was 70.4±9.6 years. Four (8.5%) patients underwent re-stenting due to proximal tumor overgrowth. No stent migration, perforation, tumor ingrowth or stent occlusion was reported. The mean patient survival was 146±26.5 days. CONCLUSIONS Esophageal stent insertion under endoscopic guidance with proximal tumor covering of 5 cm is effective and safe. No cases of stent migration and a low incidence of tumor overgrowth/undergrowth were observed with this technique.
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- Mehdi Tahiri
- CHUM Endoscopic Tracheobronchial and Oesophageal Center (CETOC), Division of Thoracic Surgery, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- CHUM Endoscopic Tracheobronchial and Oesophageal Center (CETOC), Division of Thoracic Surgery, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- CHUM Endoscopic Tracheobronchial and Oesophageal Center (CETOC), Division of Thoracic Surgery, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- CHUM Endoscopic Tracheobronchial and Oesophageal Center (CETOC), Division of Thoracic Surgery, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- CHUM Endoscopic Tracheobronchial and Oesophageal Center (CETOC), Division of Thoracic Surgery, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- CHUM Endoscopic Tracheobronchial and Oesophageal Center (CETOC), Division of Thoracic Surgery, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada,
Correspondence to: Moishe Liberman, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montreal, 1560 Sherbrooke Street East, 8th CD, Pavillon Lachapelle, Suite D-8051, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H2L 4M1, Tel.: +514 890 8000, Fax: +514 412 7855, e-mail:
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Hovde &O, Lie &OH, Johansson PA, Stubhaug &O, Johnson E, Hofstad B, Hauge T. Iatrogenic esophago-tracheal fistula: Challenges in diagnosis and management. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19:594-6. [PMID: 23382643 PMCID: PMC3558588 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i4.594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2012] [Revised: 07/03/2012] [Accepted: 11/24/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Esophageo-tracheal fistula is a rare condition, and in most cases such fistulas are caused by malignant disease or emergency endotracheal intubation. A case where a wrapped tablet produced a fistula between the esophagus and trachea is described. The patient is a male born in 1938 who swallowed a tablet without unwrapping it. The patient was treated with self-expanding metal stents (SEMS), but closure of the fistula was not achieved. Different examinations and treatment options are discussed. Surgical treatment for this condition has demonstrated considerable mortality and morbidity. In some cases closure of the fistula can be achieved by use of SEMS. Although we advise treatment of such cases with SEMS, in some cases treatment with stents will prove troublesome and the risk/benefit analysis will have to be reevaluated.
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Enestvedt BK, Ginsberg GG. Advances in endoluminal therapy for esophageal cancer. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2013; 23:17-39. [PMID: 23168117 DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2012.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Advances in endoscopic therapy have resulted in dramatic changes in the way early esophageal cancer is managed as well as in the palliation of dysphagia related to advanced esophageal cancer. Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) are effective therapies for accurate histopathologic staging and provide a potential for complete cure. Mucosal ablative techniques (radiofrequency ablation and cryotherapy) are effective adjuncts to EMR and ESD and reduce the occurrence of synchronous and metachronous lesions within the Barrett esophagus. The successes of these techniques have made endoscopic therapy the primary means of management of early esophageal cancer.
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- Brintha K Enestvedt
- Division of Gastroenterology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA.
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El Mourad H, Himpens J, Verhofstadt J. Stent treatment for fistula after obesity surgery: results in 47 consecutive patients. Surg Endosc 2012; 27:808-16. [PMID: 23052499 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-012-2517-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2012] [Accepted: 07/03/2012] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Leaks occurring after weight loss operations constitute a therapeutic challenge. There is no consensus as to what comprises state-of-the-art management of leaks after bariatric surgery. We sought to determine the efficacy and possible adverse effects of endoluminal stenting for leaks after bariatric surgery. METHODS We report our experience with the stent treatment of consecutive bariatric patients with a leak (retrospective cohort study). Between October 2005 and July 2010, 47 patients presented an acute leak after a bariatric procedure (61 % primary procedures, 39 % revisions). Fifteen patients were initially approached laparoscopically, and 32 were treated by nonoperative techniques. After adequate drainage and resuscitation, all 47 patients were treated by the endoscopic placement of a partially covered metallic stent, and later of a plastic stent inside the metallic prosthesis to facilitate removal. Both stents were then ablated 1 week later. Primary outcome measurement concerned healing of the fistula, as evidenced by radiographic imaging. Secondary outcomes were length of hospital stay and occurrence of peri- and postprocedural complications. RESULTS There was no mortality. 41 patients (87.23 %) healed with stent treatment alone; 5 of the 6 persisting leaks healed with laparoscopic intervention (intention-to-treat success rate 96 %). Complication rate was 28.7 %. Length of hospital stay was mean ± standard deviation 22.4 ± 19.38 days for the patients treated by stent alone, and 23.4 ± 18.4 days for the patients requiring additional surgery (P = NS). One patient developed a stricture and required endoscopic dilation, and one is still awaiting surgical treatment. CONCLUSIONS Leaks after bariatric surgery can be treated safely and effectively by endoscopic stents. In cases of persisting leaks, laparoscopic intervention is successful in a majority of cases. Late strictures seldom occur.
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- Haicam El Mourad
- Obesity Surgery Department, AZ St. Blasius Hospital, 50 Kroonveldlaan, 9200 Dendermonde, Belgium.
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Self-expanding metal stents for palliative treatment of esophageal carcinoma: risk factors for fatal massive bleeding. J Clin Gastroenterol 2012; 46:758-63. [PMID: 22751338 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0b013e31824bdb1d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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AIMS To investigate the risk factors for the development of fatal massive bleeding after esophageal stenting in patients with malignant esophageal lesions. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of 216 patients with malignant esophageal stricture and esophageal fistulae who received esophageal stents recruited from January 2005 to December 2010 from the Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University. The patients were divided into 2 groups on the basis of the occurrence of fatal upper gastrointestinal bleeding. We evaluated the significance of sex, tumor site, type of stent, stent location, concomitant radiotherapy, esophageal fistulae, and tracheal stent as factors contributing to the development of esophageal bleeding in the 2 groups. RESULTS Fatal bleeding developed in 6.9% (15/216) of patients. These patients developed massive hematemesis and died shortly thereafter. The mean and median survival times for the remaining 201 patients were 182.3 and 75.5 days, respectively. The incidence of fatal bleeding was significantly higher among patients with esophageal fistulas and in patients with concomitant tracheal stents compared with those with neither condition. No significant relationship was identified between the incidence of fatal bleeding and age, sex, stent type, stent location, or radiotherapy. Multivariate regression analysis revealed that the presence of esophageal fistula and concomitant tracheal stent were closely related to fatal postoperative bleeding. CONCLUSIONS The presence of esophageal fistulae and concomitant tracheal stent are important factors contributing to heavy esophageal bleeding after esophageal stenting.
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Complications of Biliary and Gastrointestinal Stents: MDCT of the Cancer Patient. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2012; 199:W187-96. [DOI: 10.2214/ajr.11.7145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Ananthakrishnan N, Lakshmi CP, Kate V. Esophageal stents in benign and malignant diseases. ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF TROPICAL DISEASE 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s2222-1808(11)60074-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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