Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2007; 55(5): 334-336
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-924482
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Adult Congenital Bronchoesophageal Fistula

R. Cooperman1 , 2 , P. R. Paragi1 , S. Shah2
  • 1Department of General Surgery, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, New Jersey, United States
  • 2Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, New Jersey, United States
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Publication History

Received April 19, 2006

Publication Date:
16 July 2007 (online)

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Introduction

Congenital bronchoesophageal fistula (CBF) is typically diagnosed in neonates and rarely in adults. Adult bronchoesophageal fistula (BEF) is normally acquired, and CBF is a diagnosis of exclusion. The clinical presentation is non-specific with hemoptysis, chronic postprandial cough, and recurrent pneumonia. Surgical treatment is indicated to relieve symptoms and prevent progression.

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MD Ross Cooperman

Department of General Surgery
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