Broncho-oesophageal fistula with vascular malformation.
We present a patient with a type III congenital broncho-oesophageal fistula and a connection between the systemic and the pulmonary circulation. The congenital fistula caused chronic bronchopulmonary suppuration with bronchiectasis which in turn was the cause of a left-to-right shunt, probably through multiple precapillary or capillary anastomoses.
Verleden
G
G
Clinic for Lung Diseases, University Hospital, Pellenberg, Belgium.
Verschakelen
J
J
Deneffe
G
G
Demedts
M
M
D001159:Arterio-Arterial Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000151:congenital; D001981:Bronchial Arteries; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000151:congenital; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000151:congenital; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011651:Pulmonary Artery