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Dysphagia
Published in: Dysphagia 2/2003

01-05-2003 | Case Report

Complication of Esophageal Self-Dilation for Radiation-Induced Hypopharyngeal Stenosis

Authors: Matthew L. Kashima, MD, MPH, David W. Eisele, MD

Published in: Dysphagia | Issue 2/2003

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Abstract

We present an unusual case of hypopharyngeal stenosis, secondary to radiation therapy for laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma, complicated by repeated inadvertent passage of a Maloney dilator through the larynx into the right mainstem bronchus during self-dilation. A brief review of esophageal/hypopharyngeal stenosis and management alternatives is presented. Self-dilation is presented as a therapeutic method for recurrent stenosis of the hypopharynx and esophagus. Recognition and avoidance of this complication is discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Complication of Esophageal Self-Dilation for Radiation-Induced Hypopharyngeal Stenosis
Authors
Matthew L. Kashima, MD, MPH
David W. Eisele, MD
Publication date
01-05-2003
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Dysphagia / Issue 2/2003
Print ISSN: 0179-051X
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0460
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00455-002-0093-0

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