Esophageal stenting after penetrating complete esophageal obstruction using a trocar stylet via a gastrostomy route: a case report

Jpn J Radiol. 2015 Jan;33(1):43-5. doi: 10.1007/s11604-014-0374-1. Epub 2014 Nov 20.

Abstract

Complete esophageal obstruction developed after radiation and endoscopic submucosal dissection therapy for a cervical esophageal cancer in a 77-year-old woman. After failure to recanalize the esophageal obstruction by endoscopic and catheterization techniques, the esophageal obstruction was penetrated using a trocar stylet needle via a gastrostomy route. A covered stent was placed across the esophageal obstruction, letting her take water and liquid food until she died 2 months later. There was no complication related to the procedures except transient chest discomfort and pain that subsided with symptomatic treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Esophageal Diseases / surgery*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / complications
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Stents*
  • Surgical Instruments