A Case of Gastrobronchial Fistula after Esophagectomy.
- Author:
Hyun Tae KIM
1
;
Kuk Hui SON
;
Young Sam KIM
;
Joung Taek KIM
;
Wan Ki BAEK
;
Kwang Ho KIM
;
Yong Han YOON
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Collage of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, Korea. yoonkwon@inha.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Gastric fistula;
Esophagogastrostomy;
Esophageal neoplasms;
Complication
- MeSH:
Esophageal Neoplasms;
Esophagectomy*;
Fistula*;
Gastric Fistula;
Humans;
Intercostal Muscles
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2004;37(2):193-196
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Benign gastrobronchial fistula (GBF) after Ivor Lewis operation is a very rare and serious complication. We describe a patient with GBF who was successfully managed on the single-stage repair, 15 months after the Ivor Lewis operation. After the division of the GBF, the bronchial and gastric defects were closed directly. The omental flap and the pedicled 5th. intercostal muscle flap were interposed between the closed defects. The literature of this subject is reviewed and discussed.
