Successful repair of benign left atriogastric fistula after transhiatal esophagectomy.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.11.083.
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Abstract
Benign gastrocardiac fistula is a rare complication following esophagectomy that can occur when the gastric tube is placed in the retrosternal space. We describe a benign fistula between the left atrium and the gastric conduit following transhiatal esophagectomy. The surgical technique that was used for successfully repair is also discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Esophagectomy
- Fistula
- Gastric Fistula
- Heart Diseases