Esophagobronchial fistula secondary to ruptured traction diverticulum.
An unusual complication of benign esophagobronchial fistula, secondary to a ruptured esophageal traction diverticulum, is reported and illustrated. The patient presented with a history of chronic, recurrent bronchitis and intermittent episodes of paroxysmal attacks of coughing and strangling on the ingestion of fluids (Ono's sign). A review of the literature with emphasis on the occurrence, pathogenesis, radiographic features, and clinical implications of esophageal traction diverticula is presented.
D000368:Aged; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D004936:Diverticulum, Esophageal / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous