title: Oesophagopleural fistula as a novel cause of failed non-invasive ventilation.
abstract: Non-invasive ventilatory support is commonly used to palliate symptoms and extend longevity in patients with ventilatory failure due to neuromuscular and restrictive chest wall disease. We describe a patient with ventilatory failure due to a combination of these factors in whom the application of non-invasive ventilation led to intolerable symptoms. An unusual cause for this was found.
authors.affiliation: Department of Respiratory Medicine, Basildon General Hospital NHS Trust, Basildon, Essex SS16 5NL, UK.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Hurst
authors.forename: M I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Polkey
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Goldstraw
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Yung
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology*; D016156:Respiratory Tract Fistula / Q000209:etiology*