Perforating Barrett's ulcer resulting in a life-threatening esophagobronchial fistula.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Perforating benign ulcer is a very rare complication of Barrett's esophagus. This report presents the management of a patient with a Barrett's ulcer that penetrated into the left mainstem bronchus resulting in a life-threatening bronchial esophageal fistula. This rare complication was successfully managed by using a staged surgical approach, which combined the principles used for treating benign esophagorespiratory fistulas and perforating Barrett's ulcers.
Medical subject headings
- Barrett Esophagus
- Bronchial Fistula
- Esophageal Fistula
- Intestinal Perforation
- Peptic Ulcer