Management of non resectable malignant esophageal stricture and fistula1

Abstract

Plain malignant inoperable oesophageal strictures can be successfully palliated with intubation. Complicated with fistula strictures, however, are difficult to manage and have a poor prognosis. Due to the fact that bypass surgery is associated with an increased mortality, it should be kept for those with late stent failures and fistula recurrences.