Histological confirmation of healing of gastrobronchial fistula using a muscle flap.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of gastrobronchial fistula that developed after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. The fistula was repaired successfully by transposing a pectoralis major muscle flap. Complete healing was confirmed histologically by epithelialization of the fistula site and at autopsy 12 months after surgery. Muscle flap transposition effectively repairs gastrobronchial fistula.
Medical subject headings
- Bronchial Fistula
- Gastric Fistula
- Surgical Flaps