title: What does STOP-IgAN tell us about how to treat IgA nephropathy?
abstract: Bronchoesophageal fistulae are a rare complication of tuberculosis. Traditionally they are managed by either thoracotomy with resection and closure of the fistulous tract or by taking a more conservative approach of giving standard treatment for tuberculosis while ensuring nutritional support through a nasogastric tube. We report a young student with disseminated tuberculosis complicated by a bronchoesophageal fistula. He was managed conservatively with anti-tuberculous chemotherapy and nutrition administered through a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube. This approach was associated with a relatively good quality of life and he was able to pursue his studies uninterrupted at the local university.
authors.affiliation: SM Tariq, Luton & Dunstable University, Hospital, Lewsey Road, Luton, Bedfordshire LU4 3DS, UK, E-mail syed.tariq@ldh.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Piracha
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gnanapragasam
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Tariq
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal; D008297:Male; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000995:Antitubercular Agents
keywords: enteral feeding; fistula; tuberculosis