title: Esophagopericardial fistula arising from Barrett's esophagus.
abstract: Esophagopericardial fistula is a rare complication of numerous benign, malignant, and traumatic conditions of the esophagus. Approximately 100 cases of fistulae between the esophagus and heart have been reported. We describe the second reported case of an esophagopericardial fistula secondary to a benign esophageal ulcer within Barrett's mucosa without prior surgery. The radiologic, endoscopic, and surgical management of this case are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore 21201, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Saum
authors.forename: B D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Greenwald
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Krasna
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Sonett
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005402:Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010496:Pericardium / Q000473:pathology*; D011026:Pneumopericardium / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed