Late esophageal fistula after pneumonectomy.
Esophageal fistula formation after pulmonary resection is rare. We present a case of esophagocutaneous fistula 9 years after left pneumonectomy for squamous cell carcinoma of the bronchus. This was confirmed on barium swallow and endoscopy. The fistula was sealed successfully with monomeric n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive. The simplicity and effectiveness of this method of management is discussed and the multitude of surgical options considered.
Eng
J
J
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Bradford Royal Infirmary, England.
Sabanathan
S
S
Mearns
A J
AJ
D001984:Bronchial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography; D013997:Time Factors