Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
2005 Jun;38(6):450-453.
Bronchoesophageal Fistula Complicated by Broncholithiasis in a Patient with Silicosis: 1 case
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- 1Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Gachon Medical School, Gil Heart Center, Korea. lji@ghil.com
Abstract
- Broncholithiasis is uncommon in patients with silicosis. Bronchoesophageal fistula complicated by broncholithiasis is especially rare and only one case has been reported in Korea. Surgical treatment of broncholithiasis should be as conservative as possible to preserve the adequate pulmonary function. Meticulous dissection and division of the fistula with the interposition of viable tissues will prevent recurrence. We report a rare case of bronchoesophageal fistula complicated by broncholithiasis in a patient with silicosis.
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