Complication of esophageal self-dilation for radiation-induced hypopharyngeal stenosis

Matthew L. Kashima; David W. Eisele

doi:10.1007/s00455-002-0093-0

Complication of esophageal self-dilation for radiation-induced hypopharyngeal stenosis

Matthew L. Kashima, David W. Eisele

School of Medicine

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	92-95
Number of pages	4
Journal	Dysphagia
Volume	18
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00455-002-0093-0
State	Published - Mar 2003

Keywords

Complication
Deglutition
Deglutition disorders
Head and neck cancer
Hypopharyngeal/esophageal stenosis
Self-dilation

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Otorhinolaryngology
Gastroenterology
Speech and Hearing

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