Esophago-pericardial Fistula - A Case Report and Review of the Literature
| Autor: | Ala-Kulju Kv, Konttinen Mp, Heikkinen Lo, Talja Mt, Pitkäranta Pp |
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| Rok vydání: | 1985 |
| Předmět: |
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
medicine.medical_specialty Fistula Perforation (oil well) Pneumopericardium Esophageal Fistula medicine Humans Pericardium Child Pericardial drainage business.industry Middle Aged medicine.disease Antibiotic coverage Esophageal diverticulum Surgery medicine.anatomical_structure Drainage Female Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine business |
| Zdroj: | The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon. 33:341-343 |
| ISSN: | 1439-1902 0171-6425 |
| DOI: | 10.1055/s-2007-1014163 |
| Popis: | A case of esophago-pericardial fistula is described which was treated successfully by pericardial drainage and closure of the fistula 12 days after perforation. The condition is rare and often fatal. In 29 reported cases there were only 5 survivors. On the basis of our observation and a review of the literature it is concluded that the first step in the treatment should be pericardial drainage and antibiotic coverage, followed by elective operative closure of the fistula. |
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