title: [Resolution with steroid therapy of an idiopathic esophageal fistula in a patient with AIDS].
abstract: We present a case of AIDS with idiopathic esophagic fistula which had a positive response to steroid therapy. We discuss the diagnostic potential and the therapeutic attitude in these cases.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital General Básico de la Axarquía, Vélez Málaga.
authors.forename: M I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: García Calvo
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Trillo Belizón
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Santalla Peciña
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Retamero Orta
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gómez Huelgas
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D011241:Prednisone
vernacular_title: Resolución con tratamiento esteroideo de una fístula esofágica idiopática en un paciente con SIDA.