Successful tubes treatment of esophageal fistula.
J Zhejiang Univ Sci B
; 8(10): 709-14, 2007 Oct.
Article
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| ID: mdl-17910112
ABSTRACT
AIM:
To discuss the merits of "tubes treatment" for esophageal fistula (EF).METHODS:
A 66-year-old female who suffered from a bronchoesophageal and esophagothoratic fistula underwent a successful "three tubes treatment" (close chest drainage, negative pressure suction at the leak, and nasojejunal feeding tube), combination of antibiotics, antacid drugs and nutritional support. Another 55-year-old male patient developed an esophagopleural fistula (EPF) after esophageal carcinoma operation. He too was treated conservatively with the three tubes strategy as mentioned above towards a favorable outcome.RESULTS:
The two patients recovered with the tubes treatment, felt well and became able to eat and drink, presenting no complaint.CONCLUSION:
Tubes treatment is an effective basic way for EF. It may be an alternative treatment option.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Sucção
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Tubos Torácicos
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Drenagem
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Nutrição Enteral
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Intubação Intratraqueal
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Zhejiang Univ Sci B
Assunto da revista:
BIOLOGIA
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MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
China