Hepatoesophageal fistula after radiofrequency ablation for hepatic metastasis
Journal
Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Journal Volume
100
Journal Issue
3
Pages
1099-1101
Date Issued
2015
Author(s)
Abstract
Although surgical resection remains the treatment of choice for hepatic tumors, radiofrequency ablation has emerged as a reliable alternative. Radiofrequency ablation is both less invasive and can be repeated after short intervals in cases of multiple lesions that cannot be treated with surgical resection. Liver abscess, which may progress to internal enteral fistula, is the most common complication of radiofrequency ablation. Here we present the first case report in the literature of a rare complication of hepatoesophageal fistula after radiofrequency ablation for colon cancer with liver metastasis. This case was well managed with percutaneous abscess drainage, antibiotics, and separation of the hepatoesophageal fistula using an esophageal stent. ? 2015 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
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Other Subjects
antibiotic agent; abscess drainage; aged; antibiotic therapy; Article; cancer patient; cancer size; cancer surgery; case report; colon cancer; colostomy; computer assisted tomography; disease association; echography; enteric feeding; esophageal stent; esophagography; esophagus fistula; esophagus perforation; female; fever; gastrointestinal endoscopy; hepatoesophageal fistula; human; liver abscess; liver disease; liver metastasis; lower esophagus sphincter; percutaneous drainage; priority journal; radiofrequency ablation; radiofrequency ablation device; rectum cancer; rectum surgery; adverse effects; catheter ablation; digestive system fistula; Esophageal Fistula; Liver Diseases; Liver Neoplasms; pathology; rectum tumor; secondary; Aged; Catheter Ablation; Digestive System Fistula; Esophageal Fistula; Female; Humans; Liver Diseases; Liver Neoplasms; Rectal Neoplasms
Publisher
Elsevier USA
Type
journal article