Esophagocardioplasty for achalasia in closure of a complicated esophagobronchial fistula.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a rare case of benign esophagobronchial fistula associated with achalasia. The fistula healed spontaneously after esophagocardioplasty with a gastric patch, suggesting the utility of this procedure.
Medical subject headings
- Bronchial Fistula
- Esophageal Achalasia
- Esophageal Fistula
- Esophagoplasty