Management of malignant esophagorespiratory fistula Journal Article
| Author: | Burt, M. |
| Article Title: | Management of malignant esophagorespiratory fistula |
| Abstract: | For patients with malignant esophagorespiratory fistula, four important points need to be stressed: (1) once the diagnosis is made, treatment should be instituted immediately; (2) all treatment is palliative and directed at stopping soilage of the respiratory tract; (3) the type of therapy is dictated by the performance status of the patient at presentation; and (4) esophageal bypass offers the best palliation for those able to tolerate the procedure. |
| Keywords: | survival rate; review; larynx carcinoma; treatment planning; cancer radiotherapy; palliative care; cause of death; patient care; malignant neoplastic disease; lung carcinoma; bypass surgery; bronchial fistula; esophagus carcinoma; esophagus; esophageal neoplasms; bronchial neoplasms; tracheoesophageal fistula; tracheal neoplasms; humans; human; priority journal; esophageal fistula; esophagus intubation |
| Journal Title: | Chest Surgery Clinics of North America |
| Volume: | 6 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| ISSN: | 1052-3359 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 1996-11-01 |
| Start Page: | 765 |
| End Page: | 776 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 8934007 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | Review -- Export Date: 22 November 2017 -- Source: Scopus |
