Broncho-gastric fistula complicating transthoracic esophagectomy
- 1 October 2001
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Diseases of the Esophagus
- Vol. 14 (3-4), 271-273
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1442-2050.2001.00201.x
Abstract
Tracheo-esophageal and broncho-esophageal fistulas are recognized complications in advanced esophageal cancers. The common complications seen after transthoracic esophagectomy include pulmonary complications, anastomotic leaks, gastric stasis, and anastomotic strictures. A broncho-gastric fistula is a very rare complication of transthoracic esophagectomy and has been reported anecdotally in the literature. We report a patient who underwent a transthoracic esophagectomy and developed a broncho-gastric fistula caused by a staple from the stomach tube suture line eroding into the right bronchus. Diagnosis was made by fiberoptic bronchoscopy. The patient was successfully treated with re-exploratory thoracotomy and closure of the fistula.Keywords
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