Diagnosis of gastrobronchial fistula by measurement of bronchial secretion pH. Case report and literature review.
A patient with prior GBF and new-onset hemoptysis was diagnosed as having recurrent GBF by measurement of bronchial secretion pH. This is a previously unreported means of diagnosing this process. Bronchoscopic findings were substantiated by upper GI contrast study and surgical findings.
Joseph
J T
JT
VA Medical Center, Martinez, CA.
Krumpe
P E
PE
D000368:Aged; D001980:Bronchi / Q000378:metabolism; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005747:Gastric Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008297:Male