title: Fluoroscopic and endoscopic localization of an esophagobronchial fistula in a dog.
abstract: A 10-month-old, intact male Chihuahua presented for a 7-month history of regurgitation and coughing. Survey radiographs revealed a soft-tissue opacity within the distal esophagus. A contrast study confirmed the presence of an esophagobronchial fistula. Endoscopic removal of foreign material within the esophagus allowed for visualization of an esophageal diverticulum. Bronchoscopic examination revealed the presence of an abnormal opening in a right caudal tertiary bronchus. Passage of a cardiac guidewire was accomplished, confirming the presence of the fistula and aiding its subsequent surgical removal.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mail Stop 9825, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762-6100, USA.
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Nawrocki
authors.forename: Andrew J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Mackin
authors.forename: Ron
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: McLaughlin
authors.forename: H Dan
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Cantwell
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000662:veterinary; D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D004945:Esophagoscopy / Q000662:veterinary; D005471:Fluoroscopy / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D014839:Vomiting / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media