Esophageal Stent Migration Into Trachea

Abstract

We reported a case of esophageal cancer in which an esophageal stent was placed for treatment of a malignant stricture. A tracheoesophageal fi stula and stent migration into the trachea were noted on post-procedure day 11 before the placement of a feeding gastrostomy. Because of the possibility of stent-related tracheoesophageal fi stula, whether surgical feeding gastrostomy or endoscopic stent placement is of benefi t for patients with malignant esophageal stenosis requires careful evaluation.

Migrated esophageal stent posing a challenge for ventilation

“…[8] Whereas Sloan et al . noted an esophageal stent migration into the hypopharynx that entirely obstructed the glottic opening.…”

“…Bronchoscopy helped in revealing a migrated esophageal stent exposed through the TEF. [ 8 ] Whereas Sloan et al . noted an esophageal stent migration into the hypopharynx that entirely obstructed the glottic opening.…”