Esophagogastric fistula associated with paraesophageal hernia in a 5-year-old girl

Abstract

Esophagogastric fistula is a rare complication related to severe gastroesophageal reflux disease, previous surgery, or malignancy. We describe an unusual case of esophagogastric fistula associated with paraesophageal hernia in a 5-year-old girl. This is the first report in pediatric patients.

Keywords

• complication
• esophagogastric fistula
• paraesophageal hernia