Congenital esophagobronchial fistula associated with esophageal traction diverticulum in adult -Report of one case-

성인의 견인성 식도게실이 동반된 선천성 식도 기관지루 -1예 보고-

  • 심성보 (국립공주병원 흉부외과)
  • Published : 1991.05.01

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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