Management of Esophageal Stenosis Due to Histoplasma with Self-expanding Metal Stents

Authors

  • René Marcelo Escobar Pérez Hospital Universitario San Vicente
  • Mónica Restrepo Jaramillo Universidad de Antioquia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22516/25007440.26

Keywords:

Histoplasma capsulatum, benign esophageal stricture, esophageal prosthesis

Abstract

Benign esophageal strictures are a common cause of medical consultation and gastroenterological endoscopy. Usually, given their non-neoplastic nature, they have been managed with recurrent endoscopic dilation which is uncomfortable for the patient and which generates high costs due repetition. In addition, there is always the risk of esophageal perforation at every session. The use of esophageal stents for management of benign esophageal strictures is becoming increasingly more common and is promising for various etiologies. We present a case of a benign esophageal stricture secondary to infection with histoplasma capsulatum which was managed entirely with a completely covered metal stent. This led to complete resolution of the obstruction.

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Author Biographies

René Marcelo Escobar Pérez, Hospital Universitario San Vicente

Specialist in Digestive Endoscopy and Gastrointestinal Surgery at the Hospital Universitario San Vicente in Medellin, Colombia
Email: remar_med@hotmail.com

Mónica Restrepo Jaramillo, Universidad de Antioquia

Second Year Resident in General Surgery at the Universidad de Antioquia in Medellin, Colombia Email: monica626_1@hotmail.com

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Published

2015-03-30

How to Cite

Escobar Pérez, R. M., & Restrepo Jaramillo, M. (2015). Management of Esophageal Stenosis Due to Histoplasma with Self-expanding Metal Stents. Revista Colombiana De Gastroenterología, 30(1), 84–91. https://doi.org/10.22516/25007440.26

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