A retrospective cohort study on radio/chemotherapy and survival following esophageal fistula in esophageal cancer patients with prior radiotherapy [PDF]
BMC CancerBackground/Objective Radiotherapy is a common treatment for patients with esophageal cancer. Esophageal fistula (perforation) is a serious complication in patients with advanced esophageal cancer.
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A three dimensional printed endobronchial stent for the treatment of a broncho-esophageal fistula [PDF]
Respiratory Medicine Case ReportsBroncho-esophageal fistulas (BEFs) are a rare but serious complication that can occur after esophagectomy, often resulting in aspiration, respiratory issues, and infection.
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Retrospective analysis of 10 cases with esophageal fistula after anterior surgery for cervical spine fracture [PDF]
Heliyon, 2023 Objective: This study aims to discuss the appropriate treatment of esophageal fistula following anterior surgery for cervical spine fracture. Methods: Clinical data of patients with cervical spine fracture treated at our research center from January 2000
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Risk Factors of Esophageal Fistula Associated with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy for Esophageal Squamous Cell Cancer [PDF]
International Journal of General MedicineJinyun Wang, Xiaowei Wu, Ge Hu Hefei Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Ge Hu, Email 937408831@qq.comPurpose: To investigate risk factors for esophageal fistula in esophageal squamous ...
Wang J, Wu X, Hu G
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Medical and surgical management of aorto-esophageal fistula after denture erosion due to esophageal stent placement [PDF]
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative TechniquesThis case reports on the management of a patient who initially presented to an outside hospital with an esophageal perforation secondary to swallowed dentures.
Trent W. Kinnear, MD +5 more
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Prediction of malignant esophageal fistula in esophageal cancer using a radiomics-clinical nomogram [PDF]
European Journal of Medical ResearchBackground Malignant esophageal fistula (MEF), which occurs in 5% to 15% of esophageal cancer (EC) patients, has a poor prognosis. Accurate identification of esophageal cancer patients at high risk of MEF is challenging.
Chao Zhu +6 more
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Mediastinal abscess and bacteremia due to Streptococcus dysgalactiae complicated by aorto-esophageal fistula leading to death with massive bleeding in a 70-year-old Japanese man with gastric cancer [PDF]
IDCasesStreptococcus dysgalactiae can lead to bacteremia in elderly individuals with underlying conditions, primarily from cellulitis. Although rare, mediastinal abscesses can develop from anatomical anomalies, post-thoracic surgery, esophageal rupture, or ...
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PLoS ONE, 2021 BackgroundThe literature regarding esophageal fistula after definitive concurrent chemotherapy and intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) remains lacking.
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Cancer Imaging, 2022 Background Esophageal fistula is one of the most serious complications of chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for advanced esophageal cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of quantitative computed tomography (CT) analysis and to ...
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BMC Gastroenterology, 2021 Background Aorto-esophageal fistula (AEF) caused by foreign bodies ingestion is a rare but devastating disorder. Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) has become a widely accepted intervention for treating aorto-esophageal fistulas.
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