Thoracoscopic treatment of a broncho-esophageal fistula: A case report

Highlights • Broncho-Esophageal Fistula (BEF) in adults is rare. • If left untreated, BEF may lead to fatal complications despite its benign nature. • The most frequent approach is thoracotomy. • Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) may be a minimally invasive approach.

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Published in:International journal of surgery case reports 2016-01, Vol.28, p.74-77
Main Authors: Ginesu, Giorgio C, Feo, Claudio F, Cossu, Maria L, Ruiu, Francesca, Addis, Francesca, fancellu, Alessandro, Fois, Alessandro G, Paliogiannis, Panagiotis, Porcu, Alberto
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Language:English
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Adult
Broncho-esophageal fistula
Case Report
Surgery
Video-assisted thoracic surgery
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Summary:Highlights • Broncho-Esophageal Fistula (BEF) in adults is rare. • If left untreated, BEF may lead to fatal complications despite its benign nature. • The most frequent approach is thoracotomy. • Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) may be a minimally invasive approach.
ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2016.09.013