Esophagogastric fistula associated with paraesophageal hernia in a 5-year-old girl

Esophagogastric fistula is a rare complication related to severe gastroesophageal reflux disease, previous surgery, or malignancy. We describe an unusual case of esophagogastric fistula associated with paraesophageal hernia in a 5-year-old girl. This is the first report in pediatric patients.

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Published inJournal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons Vol. 27; no. 1; pp. 106 - 108
Main Author Iwade, Tamaki
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01.01.2022
Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd
Wolters Kluwer - Medknow
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects
Case Report
Children
complication
esophagogastric fistula
Fistula
Gastroesophageal reflux
Health aspects
Hernia
Hernias
paraesophageal hernia
Complication
esophagogastric fistula
paraesophageal hernia
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Summary:Esophagogastric fistula is a rare complication related to severe gastroesophageal reflux disease, previous surgery, or malignancy. We describe an unusual case of esophagogastric fistula associated with paraesophageal hernia in a 5-year-old girl. This is the first report in pediatric patients.
ISSN:0971-9261
1998-3891
DOI:10.4103/jiaps.JIAPS_277_20