A Cuffed Tube for the Treatment of Oesophago-bronchial Fistulae

Authors:
  • GLG. Lux
    G. Lux
  • DWD. Wilson
    D. Wilson
  • JWJ. Wilson
    J. Wilson
  • LDL. Demling
    L. Demling
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Abstract
An oesophageal tube provided with a foam-rubber cuff is described. The outside diameter of the cuff can be diminished while the tube is being introduced. After implantation, the expanded foam-rubber cuff achieves additional sealing of the oesophago-bronchial fistula. The tube described is suitable for sealing off oesophago-bronchial fistulae in the absence of the tumour-induced stenosis of the oesophagus.