Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for adult benign idiopathic bronchoesophageal fistula: a report of two cases.

Abstract

We described two cases with idiopathic bronchoesophageal fistula presented recurrent postprandial coughing. Abnormal tracts connecting the oesophagus and bronchus were identified by videofluoroscopy. Thoracoscopic surgery was successfully performed, which involved the resection of the fistula and the interposition of a pedicle of viable parietal pleura between oesophageal and bronchial closures. Neither patient experienced symptoms of any subsequent complications.