Tuberculous broncho-esophageal fistula managed conservatively

Abstract

We describe a case of acquired broncho-esophageal fistula (BOF) with hydropneumothorax due to pulmonary tuberculosis treated effictively with antituberculous therapy and intercostal drainage. The fistulous connections appeared to be secondary to mycobacterial mediastinal adenopathy and it healed with medical line of management; surgical intervention was not necessary.

Keywords

• Bronchoesophageal fistula
• tuberculous
• chemotherapy.