Gastrobronchial fistula after esophageal cancer surgery treated by silicone plug
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Gastrobronchial fistula (GBF) is a rare but serious complication following esophagectomy, associated with high morbidity and mortality. The use of silicone plugs has proven effective in closing bronchial fistulas in other contexts, but its application in GBF has not been widely described. In this article, we report the successful closure of a GBF using a self-made silicone plug under bronchoscopic guidance in a patient with a history of esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. This approach offers a safe, minimally invasive alternative for managing refractory GBF.
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine
Authors: Yun Liu, Shanshan Zhang, Wenwen Guo, Cuixia Bian
Institutions: Jining Medical University, Jining First People's Hospital
Language: English
Topic: Esophageal and GI Pathology
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409000915