Congenital bronchoesophageal fistula in an adult patient

Congenital bronchoesophageal fistulas are extremely rare. Symptoms may not be detected before treatment or may be seen intermittently until advanced ages. Treatment is surgical closure of the fistula. A 20-year-old female patient with presented complaints of sputum production and cough. A fistula wa...

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Published in:Acta chirurgica belgica 2024-02, Vol.124 (1), p.54-56
Main Authors: İnan, Kubilay, Karaoğlanoğlu, Nurettin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Bronchial Fistula - surgery
Cough - complications
Digestive System Abnormalities - surgery
Esophageal Fistula - surgery
Female
Humans
Thoracotomy
Young Adult
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Summary:Congenital bronchoesophageal fistulas are extremely rare. Symptoms may not be detected before treatment or may be seen intermittently until advanced ages. Treatment is surgical closure of the fistula. A 20-year-old female patient with presented complaints of sputum production and cough. A fistula was confirmed between the middle esophagus and the left main bronchus by bronchoscopy. Management is by surgical closure of the fistula right thoracotomy. The patient had an uneventful recovery. Congenital bronchoesophageal fistula malformation can cause long-term respiratory symptoms associated with the fistula and loss of lung parenchyma if left untreated.
ISSN:0001-5458
2577-0160
DOI:10.1080/00015458.2022.2158575