Gastrobronchial fistula: an unusual complication of esophagectomy

J M Stal; P J Hanly; G E Darling

doi:10.1016/0003-4975(94)90778-1

Gastrobronchial fistula: an unusual complication of esophagectomy

Ann Thorac Surg. 1994 Sep;58(3):886-7. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)90778-1.

Authors

J M Stal¹, P J Hanly, G E Darling

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, Wellesley Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

PMID: 7944726
DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)90778-1

Abstract

Gastrobronchial fistula is an extremely rare condition. A case of gastrobronchial fistula secondary to a benign gastric ulcer 9 years after esophagectomy and gastric pull-up for treatment of esophageal carcinoma is described. A review of the literature is provided.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged
Bronchial Fistula / etiology*
Bronchial Fistula / surgery
Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery
Esophagectomy / adverse effects*
Gastric Fistula / etiology*
Gastric Fistula / surgery
Humans
Male
Stomach Ulcer / complications
Stomach Ulcer / surgery