Left main bronchial-esophageal fistula: a complication of bronchial artery embolization.
Left bronchial-esophageal fistula is a rare complication of bronchial artery embolization. A case is presented with pathologic correlation. The pathophysiology of this complication is discussed as well as recommendations on how it may possibly be avoided.
Munk
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Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
Morris
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Nelems
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D000328:Adult; D001981:Bronchial Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography