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Enterobronchial fistula.

H J Clarke·A Kwan·E S Wright·H W Edstrom·R Harris
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Abstract

Enterobronchial fistula is a rare condition. The authors describe a 47-year-old man who had a fistula between the small bowel and tracheobronchial tree, 8 years after resection of an adrenal carcinoma. The report illustrates the difficulties in diagnosis and the surgical treatment. In particular, the use of hyperosmolar, water-soluble contrast medium in radiologic investigations is to be avoided and the use of a double-lumen endotracheal tube is mandatory if a general anesthetic must be given. Despite its rarity, enterobronchial fistula can be diagnosed through a carefully taken history, confirmed safely by roentgenography and cured surgically.

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H J Clarke, A Kwan, E S Wright, H W Edstrom, R Harris. 1984. Enterobronchial fistula.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6704828/

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