Endoscopic patch closure of malignant esophagotracheal fistula using Histoacryl glue

Abstract

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.

Experience with the use of tissue adhesives in pediatric endoscopic surgery

“…Cyanoacrylates have recently been introduced in surgical procedures and are mainly used as embolic agents by interventional radiologists and endoscopists [7,8]. Several reports indicate that CAs are easy to use compared to the other types of tissue adhesives [1,2,6].…”