Tracheal Stent
Submitted by GPH on Sat, 07/03/2010 - 12:15
The patient with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus developed tracheoesophageal fistula. The patient was a poor candidate for surgical treatment. Combined chemo and radiation therapy was attempted.
Two overlapping tracheal stents were placed for tracheoesophageal fistula (see image above).
