A Case of Esophagopericardial Fistula.
- Author:
Kun Ho YANG
;
Seong Rhyul KIM
;
Hee Seung BOM
;
Suk Bin KIM
;
Eel Jong PARK
;
Kwang Suk PARK
;
Chong Mann YOON
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Drainage;
Drug Therapy;
Esophageal Diseases;
Female;
Fistula*;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Pericardium;
Suppuration;
Thorax
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1985;5(1):53-55
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Esophagopericardial fistala is a rare and usually life threatening complication of both benign and malignant esophageal disease. A case of pyopneumopericarduim in 45 year-old female is reported. Streptocoeeus viridana in pas celtore was isolated from pericardial pus. The disorder resulted from eaqyhagoyericardial fistula which probably developed as a complication of esophageal diverticnlum. The diagnasis of the fistula was established preoperatively on the basis of chest X-ray, esophagogram and. endoeeopic findings. The treatment was thoracotorny with drainage of pericardium, diverticulectomy and antimicrobial chemotherapy. The patieat improved postoperatively.
