Broncho-esophageal fistula: Successful surgical repair after failed esophageal stent
Introduction: Acquired broncho-esophageal fistulas are uncommon and typically malignant in origin.Because of their location, they are difficult to treat and involve complicated repairs with equivocal results.Prior treatment with self-expanding stents when not successful, makes the management even more complicated.Patients and methods: In a three-ye