Long-term results of surgical treatment in benign bronchoesophageal fistula

• Published in: The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery Vol. 134; no. 2; pp. 411 - 414
• Main Authors: Kim, Hong Kwan, MD, Choi, Yong Soo, MD, Kim, Kwhanmien, MD, Kim, Jhingook, MD, Shim, Young Mog, MD
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia, PA Mosby, Inc 01.08.2007; AATS/WTSA; Elsevier
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Biological and medical sciences; Bronchial Fistula - surgery; Bronchoscopy; Cardiothoracic Surgery; Esophageal Fistula - surgery; Esophagoscopy; Female; Humans; Male; Medical sciences; Middle Aged; Postoperative Complications; Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases; Surgery of the heart; Survival Rate; Treatment Outcome; 8; BEF; 15; bronchoesophageal fistula; Heart; Prognosis; Treatment; Surgical fistula; Surgery; Thorax; Long term

Objectives Benign bronchoesophageal fistula is a rare complication resulting from various diseases. The objectives of the study are to report our surgical experience in patients with benign bronchoesophageal fistulas and to evaluate the long-term results of surgical management. Methods Between 1995...