An esophagobronchial fistula after endoscopic variceal sclerotherapy. Development and successful nonsurgical management

J Clin Gastroenterol. 1988 Feb;10(1):81-3. doi: 10.1097/00004836-198802000-00017.

Abstract

Endoscopic injection sclerotherapy for bleeding esophageal varices may lead to serious complications. We report a case of esophagobronchial fistula complicating sclerotherapy that resolved with nonsurgical management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bronchial Fistula / etiology*
  • Bronchial Fistula / therapy
  • Esophageal Fistula / etiology*
  • Esophageal Fistula / therapy
  • Esophageal and Gastric Varices / complications*
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Sclerosing Solutions / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Sclerosing Solutions