Risk of Stent-Related Aortic Erosion After Endoscopic Stent Insertion for Intrathoracic Anastomotic Leaks After Esophagectomy

While endoscopic stent implantation seems to be effective in the control of intrathoracic anastomotic leakage, nevertheless the incidence of aortoesophageal fistula caused by stent-related aortic erosion exceeds the thus far reported numbers. Awareness of this life-threatening complication after stent insertion is therefore mandatory.