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Case Reports
. 2017 Mar;25(3):226-228.
doi: 10.1177/0218492317696374. Epub 2017 Jan 1.

Management of a tracheoesophageal fistula in a patient with AIDS

Alberto Cabañero  1 , Fernando Dronda  2 , David Saldaña  1 , José Manuel Hermida  2 , Gemma Muñoz  1 , Santiago Moreno  2
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Management of a tracheoesophageal fistula in a patient with AIDS

Alberto Cabañero et al. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2017 Mar.

Abstract

Despite the high frequency of gastrointestinal complications and opportunistic infections in HIV-1 infected patients, tracheoesophageal (TEF) and bronchoesophageal (BEF) fístulas are rare. Our objective is to comunicate an additional and unusual case of TEF in an HIV-1-infected patient whose immunologic status was good with complete suppression of viral replication, so although uncommon, TEF/BEF of an infectious origen should be considered in AIDS. Endoscopic treatment with tracheal/esophageal stents is not without morbidity and mortality. As long as the patient can undergo reconstructive surgery, this should be the technique of choice.

Keywords: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; Cytomegalovirus; Tracheoesophageal fistula.

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