Esophagopericardial Fistula and Pneumopericardium From Caustic Ingestion and Esophageal Stent.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2018.06.087.
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Abstract
Esophagopericardial fistulas are rare. Most reported cases are related to malignancy or prior surgical intervention. We report a case of an esophagopericardial fistula presenting as pneumopericardium and purulent pericarditis in a patient with a history of caustic ingestion and an esophageal stent.
Medical subject headings
- Burns, Chemical
- Caustics
- Esophageal Fistula
- Esophagus
- Fistula
- Pneumopericardium
- Stents