TY - JOUR
T1 - Benign Tracheoenteric Fistula to a Zenker's Diverticulum With Complete Esophageal Obstruction
AU - Avella, Diego M.
AU - Bernal, Catharine
AU - Wiesemann, Sebastian D.
AU - Kaifi, Jussuf T.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2021/4
Y1 - 2021/4
N2 - A fistula between a Zenker's diverticulum and the trachea has only been reported once, in 1983. Here, we report a case of a fistula between a large Zenker's diverticulum and the trachea with complete occlusion of the esophagus. The fistula was repaired, first by an esophageal myotomy, followed by proximal resection of the diverticulum, completion of the esophageal myotomy, transection of the fistula, and repair of the trachea. The surgical repair provided complete resolution of symptoms without complications.
AB - A fistula between a Zenker's diverticulum and the trachea has only been reported once, in 1983. Here, we report a case of a fistula between a large Zenker's diverticulum and the trachea with complete occlusion of the esophagus. The fistula was repaired, first by an esophageal myotomy, followed by proximal resection of the diverticulum, completion of the esophageal myotomy, transection of the fistula, and repair of the trachea. The surgical repair provided complete resolution of symptoms without complications.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.06.085
DO - 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.06.085
M3 - Article
C2 - 32890485
AN - SCOPUS:85102822988
SN - 0003-4975
VL - 111
SP - e257-e258
JO - Annals of Thoracic Surgery
JF - Annals of Thoracic Surgery
IS - 4
ER -