Bronchoesophageal Fistula in the Setting of Tuberculosis Infection

J Gastrointest Surg. 2017 Dec;21(12):2119-2121. doi: 10.1007/s11605-017-3484-0. Epub 2017 Jul 5.

Abstract

Acquired bronchoesophageal fistula can have their origin in a benign or malign cause. Benign bronchoesophageal fistula is rare and often associated with nonspecific symptoms that may delay the correct diagnosis. The authors present a case of a bronchoesophageal fistula in a 57-year-old woman caused by tuberculosis infection.

Keywords: Bronchoesophageal fistula; Tuberculosis infection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bronchial Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Bronchial Fistula / etiology*
  • Bronchial Fistula / surgery
  • Esophageal Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophageal Fistula / etiology*
  • Esophageal Fistula / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / complications*