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Case Reports
. 1988 Oct;46(4):457-8.
doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)64665-6.

Isolated, contained esophagobronchial fistula complicating esophagogastrectomy

W G Hendren  1 , J I Miller
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Case Reports

Isolated, contained esophagobronchial fistula complicating esophagogastrectomy

W G Hendren et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 1988 Oct.

Abstract

Esophagobronchial fistula as a complication of esophagogastrectomy is rare. We report our experience with a patient who sustained an esophagogastric anastomotic leak with fistulization to the right mainstem bronchus without free rupture into the pleural space.

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