Tracheo- and broncho-esophageal fistulas in adults - UpToDate
2024年8月2日 · Pathological connections between the esophagus and the trachea or major bronchi are termed tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) and bronchoesophageal fistula (BEF), respectively. Although uncommon, they can be a major source of significant morbidity and mortality, particularly in patients with esophageal or lung cancer.
Bronchoesophageal fistula: An unusual manifestation of lung …
Bronchoesophageal fistula (BEF) is a rare condition caused by a fistulous connection between the bronchus and the esophagus. BEF can be acquired or congenital; congenital BEFs are rarely encountered in adults. Acquired BEF can be due to either a benign or a malignant process.
Bronchoesophageal Fistula : Journal of Bronchology ... - LWW
2011年6月20日 · Bronchoesophageal fistula (BEF) is an undesirable consequence of esophageal cancer. A BEF is encountered in 5% to 15% of patients with esophageal cancer. It is generally a life-threatening complication because of the development of recurrent pulmonary infection and sepsis. We present a case with esophageal cancer and acquired BEF. The fistula ...
Acquired bronchoesophageal fistula - PMC - National Center for ...
Bronchoesophageal (BE) fistula, as the name suggests, is a communication between bronchus and esophagus. It may be congenital or acquired. Congenital BE fistula has been reported to be 25–50% less common than tracheoesophageal fistula, 1 …
Acquired Broncho-Esophageal Fistula in a Patient with Self-I ... - LWW
Purpose: A broncho-esophageal fistula (BEF) may be congenital or acquired. Esophageal cancer is the most common cause of an acquired BEF. Causes include cuff-related trauma secondary to tracheal intubation, infections and ulcerations from Barrett's esophagus.
A Successful Treatment of Broncho-Esophageal Fistula with Esophageal …
2024年3月22日 · Broncho-esophageal fistula (BEF) is a severe yet relatively rare connection between the bronchus and esophagus usually caused by esophageal and pulmonary malignancies. We present a case report of a 49-year-old man diagnosed with terminal lung carcinoma who developed a BEF.
Bronchoesophageal Fistula - APPLIED RADIOLOGY
2023年2月1日 · A bronchoesophageal fistula (BEF) is an abnormal connection that forms between the esophagus and the bronchus, most commonly within the right bronchial tree. 1 Bronchoesophageal fistulas may be congenital or acquired, with acquired causes being more common. 1,2 They include trauma, malignancy, infection, prior thoracic surgeries, silicosis ...
Thoracoscopic treatment of a broncho-esophageal fistula: A case …
2016年9月21日 · Broncho-esophageal fistula is a rare clinical condition which can be manifested with non-specific signs and symptoms. Here, we report an adult case of a broncho-esophageal fistula in a 43-year-old man referred for chronic cough after fluid food intake and weight loss.
Esophagobronchial fistula successfully managed with a …
Esophagobronchial fistula (EBF) formation is a severe complication of advanced thoracic malignancies, that affects the prognosis and quality of life of patients. This study reports the case of an 80‐year‐old man with advanced esophageal cancer, complicated by EBF formation in the left main bronchus proximal to the carina following ...
Benign broncho-esophageal fistula in the adult
Benign broncho-esophageal fistula (BEF) in the adult is rare, and occurs as a complication of inflammatory disorders, foreign body ingestion, or congenital anomalies. Nonspecific symptoms lead to a delay in diagnosis.Methods.