Bifurcate Tracheal Stent with Foam Cuff for Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula: Utilization of Reconstruction Modes of Spiral Computed Tomography
- 1 December 1994
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Georg Thieme Verlag KG in The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
- Vol. 42 (06) , 367-369
- https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2007-1016527
Abstract
Malignant tracheo-esophageal fistulae can be palliated with bifurcate tracheal stents. However, stents must be manufactured according to the individual anatomy. In these instances a foam cuff can result in better sealing of the fistulized area. We present a successful implantation of a bifurcate tracheal stent with foam cuff. To facilitate preoperative planning reconstruction possibilities offered by spiral computed tomography were used.Keywords
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