title: Tracheoesophageal fistula associated with Barrett's ulcer: the importance of reflux control.
abstract: A benign tracheoesophageal fistula occurring as a complication of Barrett's ulcerative esophagitis is described. Surgical control of gastroesophageal reflux resulted in healing of the fistula, obviating the need for a resective procedure or esophageal exclusion. Although Barrett's ulcer has been reported as a cause of acquired esophagorespiratory fistula, to our knowledge, the important role of reflux control in the management of this difficult problem has not been discussed.
authors: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New England Medical Center, Boston, MA 02111.
authors: J T
authors: JT
authors: Diehl
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Thomas
authors: M B
authors: MB
authors: Bloom
authors: A R
authors: AR
authors: Dresdale
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Harasimowicz
authors: B D
authors: BD
authors: Daly
authors: R J
authors: RJ
authors: Cleveland
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D014456:Ulcer / Q000150:complications