Hodgkin's disease presenting with a bronchoesophageal fistula |
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Authors: | ES Kassis CP Belani PF Ferson RJ Keenan JD Luketich |
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Affiliation: | Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pennsylvania, USA. |
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Abstract: | Bronchoesophageal fistula is a rare complication of Hodgkin's disease. We report a case of Hodgkin's disease presenting with a bronchoesophageal fistula that was successfully treated with bipolar esophageal exclusion and substernal gastric bypass. Direct invasion from mediastinal lymph nodes was the probable cause. Although bronchoesophageal fistula can result as a complication during the course of treatment for Hodgkin's disease, it rarely occurs as the presenting feature. Early recognition and surgical treatment are key aspects of management. |
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