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Endoscopy 1987; 19(1): 28-30
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1018222
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A Cuffed Tube for the Treatment of Oesophago-bronchial Fistulae

G. Lux, D. Wilson, J. Wilson, L. Demling
  • Medical Department of the University Hospital, Erlangen
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

An oesophageal tube provided with a foam-rubber cuff is described. The outside diameter of the cuff can be diminished while the tube is being introduced. After implantation, the expanded foam-rubber cuff achieves additional sealing of the oesophago-bronchial fistula. The tube described is suitable for sealing off oesophago-bronchial fistulae in the absence of the tumour-induced stenosis of the oesophagus.

Key words:

Oesophago-bronchial fistula - bronchial carcinoma - Carcinoma of the oesophagus - tube implantation - endoscopic therapy

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