Abstract
Cases of acquired benign fistula of the respiratory tree and esophagus have been reported in relation to Myobacterium tuberculosis and trauma. Fistula formation between the trachea and a Zenker's diverticulum is a similar type of condition in which nutritional and immunological deficiencies can rapidly result in further complications which may mimic a malignancy. Spontaneous fistula formation and vocal cord paralysis may result. Surgical management of this condition includes interposing viable muscle between the esophagus and trachea at the repair site.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 349-352 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology |
| Volume | 92 |
| Issue number | 4 I |
| State | Published - 1983 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology
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Senders, C. W., & Babin, R. W. (1983). Management of benign fistulae between Zenker's diverticulum and the trachea. Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, 92(4 I), 349-352.