Fatal aortoesophageal fistula induced by esophageal stenting


AYDIN Y., AYDIN F., OĞUL H., ULAŞ A. B., Eğilmez M. Z., EROĞLU A.

Indian Journal of Surgery, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s12262-026-04661-4
  • Dergi Adı: Indian Journal of Surgery
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Biomedical Reference Collection: Corporate Edition (EBSCO), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest), Pharma Collection (ProQuest)
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Aortoesophageal fistula, Esophageal cancer, Stent
  • İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Esophageal cancer, in advanced stages, may invade adjacent structures and lead to rare but fatal complications. A 57‑year‑old female patient was diagnosed with esophageal cancer two years ago, refused surgery, and subsequently underwent chemoradiotherapy. Due to progressive dysphagia, a self‑expandable metallic esophageal stent was placed two months prior. This case highlights the development of an aorto‑esophageal fistula following stent placement in esophageal cancer, a complication associated with extremely high mortality.