Table 1 Clinical characteristics of included patients
From: MSCT study for adult esophageal diverticulum with secondary broncho-esophageal fistula
Characteristics | No. of patients (n = 17) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age, mean (range) | 42.3 ± 12.5 (28–76) | |
Sex | ||
Male | 10 | 58.8 |
Female | 7 | 41.2 |
Clinical manifestations | ||
Chronic cough and expectoration | 17 | 100 |
Fever | 11 | 64.7 |
Hemoptysis | 6 | 35.3 |
Cough after choking on water | 9 | 52.9 |
Chest pain | 2 | 11.8 |
Dyspnea | 1 | 5.9 |