[A patient with esophageal cancer with subcutaneal abscess and esophago-tracheal fistula who survived more than 2 years following treatment by drainage and chemoradiation therapy].
Gan To Kagaku Ryoho
; 28(11): 1662-5, 2001 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
A 48-year-old man presented at the hospital because of neck swelling and pain. A diagnosis of esophageal cancer with subcutaneous abscess was made based on examination and biopsy results. The cancer was Ce T4NxMx Stage III-IVa. Curative surgery was considered impossible, so chemoradiation therapy was performed (5-FU 500 mg + CDDP 5 mg/day + 2 Gy/day x 31 days) after drainage. During the therapy, an esophago-tracheal fistula was observed, but it later vanished. After chemoradiation therapy, the abscess and tumor vanished. No serious adverse reactions were observed. Now, 2 years after therapy, no recurrence has been found. The patient is now in good health with no symptoms and undergoes regular check-ups. Chemoradiation therapy is effective for inoperable advanced esophageal cancer.
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Assunto principal:
Dermatopatias Infecciosas
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Neoplasias Esofágicas
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Carcinoma de Células Escamosas
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Protocolos de Quimioterapia Combinada Antineoplásica
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Fístula Traqueoesofágica
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Abscesso
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Ano de publicação:
2001
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Article