Enterobronchial fistula.
Enterobronchial fistula is a rare condition. The authors describe a 47-year-old man who had a fistula between the small bowel and tracheobronchial tree, 8 years after resection of an adrenal carcinoma. The report illustrates the difficulties in diagnosis and the surgical treatment. In particular, the use of hyperosmolar, water-soluble contrast medium in radiologic investigations is to be avoided and the use of a double-lumen endotracheal tube is mandatory if a general anesthetic must be given. Despite its rarity, enterobronchial fistula can be diagnosed through a carefully taken history, confirmed safely by roentgenography and cured surgically.
D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005747:Gastric Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged