
pmid: 23207263
Bronchoesophageal fistula (BEF) is an undesirable consequence of esophageal cancer. A BEF is encountered in 5% to 15% of patients with esophageal cancer. It is generally a life-threatening complication because of the development of recurrent pulmonary infection and sepsis. We present a case with esophageal cancer and acquired BEF. The fistula allowed herniation of the esophageal wall into the endobronchial lumen, causing significant obstruction of the airway lumen, findings not reported previously.
Gastrostomy, Male, Hernia, Esophageal Neoplasms, Middle Aged, Prognosis, Airway Obstruction, Esophageal Fistula, Bronchoscopy, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Humans, Bronchial Fistula, Esophagoscopy, Respiratory Sounds
Gastrostomy, Male, Hernia, Esophageal Neoplasms, Middle Aged, Prognosis, Airway Obstruction, Esophageal Fistula, Bronchoscopy, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Humans, Bronchial Fistula, Esophagoscopy, Respiratory Sounds
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