Spontaneous closure of a large tracheal fistula due to descending necrotizing mediastinitis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We present a case of a 77-year-old man who had a large tracheal fistula due to descending necrotizing mediastinitis. He underwent long-term care with a respirator after mediastinal drainage operations. The fistula was covered spontaneously with the anterior wall of the esophagus 1.5 months postoperatively.
Medical subject headings
- Drainage
- Fistula
- Mediastinitis
- Tracheal Diseases