Broncho-esophageal Fistula with Bronchiectasis -Report of one case-

기관지 확장증을 동반한 식도-기관지루 -1례 보고-

  • 정종수 (한양대학교 의과대학 흉부외과학교실)
  • Published : 1990.06.01

Abstract

Congenital or acquired esophagotracheobronchial fistula are rare. The chief causes of the acquired form are malignancy developing on the esophagus or tracheobronchial system and infection, and trauma. The pathognomonic symptom is a paroxysmal cough occurring several seconds after ingestion of liquids. This report reviews a case of bronchoesophageal fistula of unknown origin accompanying bronchiectasis. The patient is 32 years old woman with excellent result by surgical intervention. But the fistula is accidently found in the operation field. The surgical procedures consissts of fistulectomy with Right lower lobectomy.

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