ISSN:
1432-0509
Keywords:
Key words: Esophagobronchial fistula, abscess, CT—Nissen fundoplication, complications—Antireflux surgery.
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Gastrobronchial fistula is a rare complication of antireflux surgery, whereas esophagobronchial fistula as a complication of Nissen fundoplication has, to the best of our knowledge, not been reported previously. We report on a case of esophagobronchial fistula in a patient with left subphrenic abscess following redo Nissen fundoplication. Chest radiographs suggested an unresponsive pneumonia of the left lower lobe. Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen showed partial consolidation of the left lower lobe and contrast filling of the left bronchial tree from a left subphrenic abscess. CT diagnosis of fistula originating from the region of fundoplication was confirmed by Gastrografin® follow-through.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002619910027
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