Tuberculous broncho-esophageal fistula managed conservatively

Tuberculous broncho-esophageal fistula managed conservatively

We describe a case of acquired broncho-esophageal fistula (BOF) with hydropneumothorax due to pulmonary tuberculosis treated effictively with antituberculous therapy and intercostal drainage. The fistulous connections appeared to be secondary to mycobacterial mediastinal adenopathy and it healed wit...

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Main Authors: Nanaware S, Gothi D, Joshi J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2005-01-01
Series:Lung India
Subjects:
Bronchoesophageal fistula
tuberculous
chemotherapy.
Online Access:http://www.lungindia.com/article.asp?issn=0970-2113;year=2005;volume=22;issue=2;spage=65;epage=67;aulast=Nanaware

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