Publication: Benign broncho-esophageal fistula in an adult
Date
2009
Authors
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN (Print) : 1993-2979 | ISSN (Online) : 1993-2987
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 39 - 41
Publisher
Institute of Medicine
Abstract
Abstract
Tracheoesophageal and bronchoesophageal fistulas are usually diagnosed early in life after an infant presents with difficulty in feeding or recurrent pneumonia. These conditions rarely present in adulthood. We report the case of a 65-year-old man who presented with chest discomfort and cough particularly after meals for three months. Workup including a barium esophagogram revealed bronchoesophegeal fistula. Dissection of the fistula and pedicled intercostal muscle flap repair was done.
Description
K.N Singh
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Tribhuwan University Teaching Hospital , Kathmandu, Nepal
S. Pradhan
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Tribhuwan University Teaching Hospital , Kathmandu, Nepal
B. Thapa
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Tribhuwan University Teaching Hospital , Kathmandu, Nepal
U.K. Shrestha
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Tribhuwan University Teaching Hospital , Kathmandu, Nepal
P. Sayami
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Tribhuwan University Teaching Hospital , Kathmandu, Nepal
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Identifier
https://doi.org/10.59779/jiomnepal.391