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Tracheomediastinal fistula induced by concurrent chemoradiotherapy in small cell lung cancer: A case report and literature review.

Authors :
Yamamoto, Yoshihiro
Shibahara, Daisuke
Mori, Taro
Otsubo, Kohei
Shiraishi, Yoshimasa
Yoneshima, Yasuto
Iwama, Eiji
Tanaka, Kentaro
Oda, Yoshinao
Okamoto, Isamu
Source :
Thoracic Cancer. May2024, Vol. 15 Issue 13, p1106-1111. 6p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Tracheomediastinal fistula is a rare but life‐threatening complication of cancer. We report a case of tracheomediastinal fistula induced by concurrent chemoradiotherapy in limited stage small cell lung cancer. Despite the treatment response, the metastatic paratracheal lymph node increased gradually during concurrent chemoradiotherapy, resulting in the occurrence of tracheomediastinal fistula and mediastinitis. Without any surgical intervention, the patient achieved successful recovery from mediastinitis through antibiotic treatment, although the tracheomediastinal fistula remained open. In this report, we also review previous studies of tracheomediastinal and bronchomediastinal fistulas and summarize the clinical features. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17597706
Volume :
15
Issue :
13
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Thoracic Cancer
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176926877
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/1759-7714.15270