Spontaneous esophago-Pleural Fistula Presenting As Right Hydropneumothorax-A Rare Fatal Leak

doi:https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13954194

International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Research

2024, Volume-5, Issue-5 doi: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13954194

Case Report

Spontaneous esophago-Pleural Fistula Presenting As Right Hydropneumothorax-A Rare Fatal Leak

Dr. Subhashree Rout, Dr. Rekha Manjhi , Dr. Aurobindo Behera, Dr. Prabir Kumar Prusty

DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13954194

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Oct. 19, 2024

Abstract

Esophago-pleural fistula is a rare condition with high morbidity and mortality with non- specific signs and symptoms. Main causes arepost -surgical, endoscopic procedures, secondary to tumors, from chemical injury (ingestion of corrosive substance), due to esophageal TB or spontaneous(rare). Here, we report a patient first presenting as right hydropneumothorax who was diagnosed to have esophago-pleural fistula on further investigation. Patient was planned for surgical repair but died before it since the patient developedsepsisdue to delayed diagnosis and treatment.

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