title: CT diagnosis of acquired tracheoesophageal fistula in adults.
abstract: Two cases of acquired tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) diagnosed by CT are presented. In one case TEF was clinically suspected; in the other it was incidentally discovered. Because of its noninvasive nature and because it can be performed without discomfort to the patient, CT should be a preferred diagnostic method for demonstration of TEF.
mesh_terms: D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D014140:Tracheotomy / Q000009:adverse effects