Recurrent Gastrobronchial Fistula after Esophagectomy: one case report.
- Author:
Soo Bin YIM
1
;
Jae Ill ZO
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Esophageal neoplasm;
Bronchial fistula;
Postoperative Complications
- MeSH:
Bronchial Fistula;
Esophageal Neoplasms;
Esophagectomy*;
Fistula*;
Postoperative Complications;
Stomach Ulcer;
Subphrenic Abscess
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2001;34(2):189-193
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Gastrobronchial fistula is an extremely rare condition. It is usually associated with trauma, esophagogastric surgery, subphrenic abscess, gastric ulcer, and neoplasm. A case of recurrent gastrobronchial fistula secondary to a benign gastric ulcer 2 and 3 years after Ivor Lewis procedure for treatment of esophageal carcinoma is described. The literature of this subject is reviewed and discussed.
