| Literature DB >> 27761449 |
Yuetian Yu1, Cheng Zhu2, Xiaozhe Qian3, Yuan Gao1.
Abstract
Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) is commonly seen in immunocompromised patients, and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) induced by IPA is rare and seldom reported. Management of these critically ill patients is challenging and often requires a multidisciplinary approach. The authors reported an adult suffering from aplastic anemia who developed TEF caused by IPA. The diagnosis was confirmed following bronchoscopy and histopathological examination. Antifungal and bronchoscopic intervention provided a cure without any recurrence as yet.Entities:
Keywords: Bronchoscopy; invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA); tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)
Year: 2016 PMID: 27761449 PMCID: PMC5066045 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2016.09.16
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Transl Med ISSN: 2305-5839