title: Pharyngo-oesophageal fistula following iatrogenic perforation of a pharyngeal pouch.
abstract: A unique, previously undescribed case of iatrogenic perforation of a pharyngeal pouch which resulted in pharyngo-oesophageal fistulation is described. The correct management of such complications is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, St James University Hospital, Leeds, UK.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Martin-Hirsch
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Lannigan
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004945:Esophagoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D010614:Pharynx / Q000293:injuries; D016672:Zenker Diverticulum / Q000150:complications*