Broncho-oesophageal fistula of infectious origin.

Case report

English

Lennon GM, Maghur HA, Luke D, McGovern E.

Department of Thoracic Surgery, St. James’s Hospital, Dublin.

Ir J Med Sci. 1991 Feb;160(2):48-9.

Abstract

A case of end stage pulmonary destruction secondary to adult onset broncho-oesophageal fistula of infectious aetiology is presented. Advanced bronchiectatic damage to the pulmonary parenchyma may be avoided by the maintenance of a high index of suspicion and a systematic approach to the diagnosis of recurrent lower respiratory tract infections.

Keywords: Broncho-oesophageal fistula of infectious origin.

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