Benign broncho-esophageal fistula in an adult

Authors

  • K.N Singh Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Tribhuwan University Teaching Hospital , Kathmandu, Nepal. Author
  • S. Pradhan Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Tribhuwan University Teaching Hospital , Kathmandu, Nepal. Author
  • B. Thapa Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Tribhuwan University Teaching Hospital , Kathmandu, Nepal. Author
  • U.K. Shrestha Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Tribhuwan University Teaching Hospital , Kathmandu, Nepal. Author
  • P. Sayami Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Tribhuwan University Teaching Hospital , Kathmandu, Nepal. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59779/jiomnepal.391

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.

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Published

2009-08-31

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 2 (2009): Journal of Institute of Medicine

Section

Case Reports

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How to Cite

Benign broncho-esophageal fistula in an adult. (2009). Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal, 31(2), 39-41. https://doi.org/10.59779/jiomnepal.391

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