THE MANAGEMENT OF MALIGNANT OESOPHAGO-AIRWAY FISTULAE

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Abstract
Gastric bypass was performed for 8 patients with advanced esophageal cancer complicated by an established esophago-airway fistula. There was 1 operative death. Seven patients could be discharged from hospital with complete relief from aspiration and eating a normal solid diet. Preoperative preparation, anesthetic management and operative technique is described. Gastric bypass is compared to other methods of palliation for malignant esophago-airway fistulae.