Gastrobronchial fistula: an unusual complication of esophagectomy.
Gastrobronchial fistula is an extremely rare condition. A case of gastrobronchial fistula secondary to a benign gastric ulcer 9 years after esophagectomy and gastric pull-up for treatment of esophageal carcinoma is described. A review of the literature is provided.
Stal
J M
JM
Department of Surgery, Wellesley Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Hanly
P J
PJ
Darling
G E
GE
D000368:Aged; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005747:Gastric Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery