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Use of Injectable Carboxymethylcellulose Gel in the Treatment of Acquired Bronchoesophageal Fistula Secondary to Lung Cancer

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Bronchoesophageal fistula (BEF) is a rare but serious complication of malignant neoplasia of the lung. Whereas endoscopic stenting has emerged as a less invasive alternative, persistent or complicated fistulas may require adjunctive therapies. We present a case of successful closure of a 4-mm BEF secondary to stage IIIB left lung squamous cell carcinoma in a 64-year-old man, refractory to stenting and endoscopic suturing, achieved without surgery. This case highlights the potential role of carboxymethylcellulose gel as a minimally invasive adjunct to stents in management of small yet persistent BEFs.

Source: Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.atssr.2025.11.013

Authors: Kaity Han-Yung Tung, Chancy Fontenelle, Max Ilecki, Nathaniel Ivanick, Andrew Bain, Kenneth Patrick Seastedt

Institutions: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Language: English

Topic: Esophageal and GI Pathology

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $975