Journal of Chest Surgery
- Volume 24 Issue 5
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- Pages.510-514
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- 1991
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- 2765-1606(pISSN)
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- 2765-1614(eISSN)
Congenital esophagobronchial fistula associated with esophageal traction diverticulum in adult -Report of one case-
성인의 견인성 식도게실이 동반된 선천성 식도 기관지루 -1예 보고-
Abstract
A fistulous communication between an esophageal traction diverticulum and the tracheo-bronchial tree appears to be of rare occurrence. This report reviews the feature of congenital esophagobronchial fistula associated with esophageal traction diverticulum. This 38-year-old male patient suffered from coughing, hemoptysis, fever and chest pain. This patient was taken a diverticulectomy and lobectomy of right lower lobe. Post-operation course was uneventful.
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