Bronchoscopic Advances in the Management of Aerodigestive Fistulas

Authors

Houssein A. Youness
Kassem Harris, New York Medical CollegeFollow
Ahmed Awab
Jean I. Keddissi

DOI

10.21037/jtd.2018.05.44

Journal Title

Journal of Thoracic Disease

First Page

5636

Last Page

5647

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-1-2018

Department

Medicine

Keywords

Tracheo-esophageal fistula, aerodigestive fistula (ADF), airway stent, double stenting, esophageal stent

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

Malignant aerodigestive fistula (ADF) is an uncommon condition complicating thoracic malignancies. It results in increased morbidity and mortality and warrants therapeutic intervention. The management approach depends on symptoms, configuration, location, and extent of the fistula. This article will discuss the therapeutic considerations in the management of ADF.

Recommended Citation

Youness, H., Harris, K., Awab, A., & Keddissi, J. (2018). Bronchoscopic Advances in the Management of Aerodigestive Fistulas. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 10 (9), 5636-5647. https://doi.org/10.21037/jtd.2018.05.44

Publisher's Statement

Originally published in Journal of Thoracic Disease, 10(9), 5636-5647. The original material can be found here.