Gastrobronchial fistula: case report and review of the English literature.
A 75-year-old woman developed an esophagopleural fistula after distal esophageal resection of a stricture in 1969. In 1981, she presented with postprandial coughing, malaise, and anorexia. A barium study of the upper intestinal tract showed a gastrobronchial fistula. Closure of the fistula rendered her asymptomatic. The literature of this subject is reviewed and discussed.
D000368:Aged; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005747:Gastric Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013997:Time Factors