Endoscopic Clip Closure of Benign Esophagopleural Fistulas
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Background: The development of benign esophagopleural fistulas is associated with a poor prognosis and may result in severe respiratory compromise. Esophagopleural fistulas rarely close spontaneously. Surgical management, the standard treatment, is associated with significant morbidity and mortality and significant costs. In this study, we present the result of endoscopic closure of three acute esophagopleural fistulas using metal clips.
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