Broncho-oesophageal fistula of infectious origin.
A case of end stage pulmonary destruction secondary to adult onset broncho-oesophageal fistula of infectious aetiology is presented. Advanced bronchiectatic damage to the pulmonary parenchyma may be avoided by the maintenance of a high index of suspicion and a systematic approach to the diagnosis of recurrent lower respiratory tract infections.
Lennon
G M
GM
Department of Thoracic Surgery, St. James's Hospital, Dublin.
Maghur
H A
HA
Luke
D
D
McGovern
E
E
D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications*; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology*; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans