title: [Bronchoesophageal fistula with late revelation].
abstract: Bronchoesophageal fistula is an uncommon clinical problem which can either occur as a congenital or acquired condition. A 40-year-old male had productive cough with production of sputum mixed with food particles and cough when eating and drinking. There was no weight loss nor weakness. Clinical examination led to the diagnosis of a fistula between the lower esophagus and the Nelson bronchus associated with bronchiectasis. The congenital nature of this fistula was suggested by the clinical, operative and pathology findings. Postoperative recover was uneventful. Esophageal respiratory tract fistula presenting in adult life are rare and can cause severe debilitation and suppurating lung disease. Surgical treatment provides complete resolution of the symptoms. Endoscopic obliteration can be considered as an alternative to surgery.
authors.affiliation: Pavillon C, Hôpital A. Mami, 2080 Ariana, Tunisie.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ben M'rad
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Merai
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Doggui
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Tritar
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Horchani
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ben Miled
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kammoun
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kilani
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Djenayah
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005402:Fistula; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic