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KMID : 0359020130460010091
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Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2013 Volume.46 No. 1 p.91 ~ p.94
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A Case of Spontaneous Esophagopleural Fistula Successfully Treated by Endoscopic Stent Insertion
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Kang Gu-Hyum
Yoon Beom-Yong
Kim Beom-Hee
Moon Hee-Seok
Jeong Hyun-Yong
Sung Jae-Kyu
Lee Eaum-Seok
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Abstract
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The most common cause of esophagorespiratory fistulas (ERFs) is associated with malignancy. The use of self-expandable metal stents is effective for the treatment of malignant ERFs, but benign ERF is rare, which is why its optimal treatment is not defined yet. There have been few reports describing benign esophagopleural fistula and its treatments in South Korea. Here, we report a rare case of spontaneous esophagopleural fistula, which was successfully treated by endoscopic placement of a membrane covered metal stent.
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KEYWORD
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Esophagopleural fistula, Membrane covered metal stent
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