Abstract
Effective palliation for incurable carcinoma of the esophagus requires that the ability to swallow food be restored. Methods that accomplish this objective should also carry low morbidity and mortality rates, and cause minimal post-operative discomfort. Six cases with inoperable carcinoma of the esophagus, have been inserted a plastic prosthesis through the obstructing lesion. Three cases of them received the palliative benefits of the esophageal intubation. The first case survived for six months, the second, for two years and five months, and the third have elapsed three months after the operation up to the present. It is considered from above results, that the use of a plastic esophageal tube for the incurable carcinomatic obstruction may be useful.
