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Gastro-Bronchial Fistula in the Long-Term Follow-up of Operated Case with Esophageal Carcinoma
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Ataturk Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ankara, Turkey
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University of Inonu, School of Medicine, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Malatya, Turkey
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Erzurum Region Teaching and Research Hospital, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Erzurum, Turkey
Publication date: 2013-01-09
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Erdal Yekeler
Osmangazi mah. 230 sok. Taner Apt. B-Blok No: 4 Yildizkent Palandoken 25070 Erzurum-Turkey
Eur J Gen Med 2013;10(1):67-68
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ABSTRACT
The development of a fistula between the gastric tube and the bronchial system represents a very rare but potentially catastrophic complication after intrathoracic esophagogastrostomy for esophageal carcinoma. A 67-years-old male patient, who underwent Ivor-Lewis surgery due to esophageal carcinoma six years ago, had persistence of complaints especially to increased cough immediately after food intake.