Esophago-bronchial fistula 8 years after blunt trauma.
A case of an esophago-bronchial fistula 8 years post-blunt trauma is described. Prompt diagnosis and early surgical treatment are indicated to prevent irreversible lung damage or extrathoracic complications.
D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D013997:Time Factors; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*