Wei He, Ting Wu, Qiang Huang, Wenjing An, Hong Chen, Xiaobo Hu
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Abstract
Tracheo-thoracic gastric fistula (TTGF) is a rare but serious complication following oesophageal cancer surgery, involving an abnormal connection between the thoracic gastric cavity and the bronchial tree. We report a case of TTGF that developed 3 years post-esophagectomy, identified through bronchoscopy. The patient was treated using a multidisciplinary approach, which included the placement of a bronchial covered stent, insertion of a jejunostomy feeding tube, and gastrointestinal decompression. The intervention resulted in a marked improvement in the patient's respiratory distress and fever, leading to a successful discharge. This case highlights the necessity for individualised treatment strategies for TTGF and underscores the crucial role of multidisciplinary management in enhancing patient outcomes.
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Respirology Case Reports is an open-access online journal dedicated to the publication of original clinical case reports, case series, clinical images and clinical videos in all fields of respiratory medicine. The Journal encourages the international exchange between clinicians and researchers of experiences in diagnosing and treating uncommon diseases or diseases with unusual presentations. All manuscripts are peer-reviewed through a streamlined process that aims at providing a rapid turnaround time from submission to publication.
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