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Esophagotracheal fistula is one sequel of advanced carcinoma of the esophagus. Although the pneumatic cuffed tracheoesophageal fistula stent provides satisfactory palliation for fistulas, high fistulas remain a major problem. We report a case of a 64-year-old gentleman with a high fistula that was treated successfully with endoscopic patch closure using Histoacryl glue.
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Goh, P.M.Y., Kum, C.K. & Toh, E.H.Y. Endoscopic patch closure of malignant esophagotracheal fistula using Histoacryl glue. Surg Endosc 8, 1434–1435 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00187353
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