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Congenital bronchoesophageal fistula in an adult—report of a rare case

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Congenital bronchoesophageal fistula (CBEF) is a rare entity in adults. Patients with CBEF present with cough and recurrent respiratory tract infection. Diagnosis is confirmed by barium esophagogram and contrast-enhanced computed tomography. Management is by surgical ligation of the fistula and repair. Concomitant lung resection procedures will be required for any coexisting lung pathology. Thoracoscopic approach can be considered in young, healthy adults where the adhesions are less.

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  1. Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pillayarkuppam, Pondicherry, 607403, India

    Elamaran Elamurugan, Duvuru Ram & Karthik Panchanatheeswaran

  2. Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pillayarkuppam, Pondicherry, 607403, India

    Pajanivel Ranganadin

  3. Department of Anesthesiology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pillayarkuppam, Pondicherry, 607403, India

    Jaya Velraj

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Elamurugan, E., Ranganadin, P., Velraj, J. et al. Congenital bronchoesophageal fistula in an adult—report of a rare case. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 35, 62–63 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12055-018-0692-5

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