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Endoscopy 1985; 17(4): 127-128
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1018480
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Pharyngeal Placement of the Funnel of an Esophageal Prosthesis in Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma

P. v. Maercke, B. Kometz, G. Bueß
  • Department of Surgery at the University of Cologne (Director: Prof. Dr. Dr. H. Pichlmaier)
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

Cervical location of esophageal carcinoma is generally accepted as a contra-indication for palliative intubation.

Seven patients with a cervical neoplasm were treated by placement of a tube. Four patients tolerated the tube well, 2 patients complained of a persistent sensation of pressure and had their tube removed. The 4 successfully treated patients were able to swallow normal food.

We are of the opinion that cervical esophageal cancer does not represent an absolute contra-indication for palliative intubation.

Key words:

Cervical esophageal cancer - palliative intubation