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Letters to the Editor

Reply to Kotsis

Semmelweis University Budapest, Department of Surgery, lli u. 78, 1082, Budapest, Hungary

Received 18 March 2009; accepted 20 March 2009.

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Key Words: Malignant respiratory fistulas • Palliation • Effectiveness

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The most effective way of palliation of esophagorespiratory fistulas is finding the most appropriate procedure that adapts to the given morphological situation.

We would like to thank Dr Kotsis for his interest and the reflection [1] on our study [2]. The pallation of esophagorespiratory fistulas is a huge challenge since a double problem needs to solved. It is not only necessary to seal the fistula but also to restore the ability to swallow. . . . [Full Text of this Article]