Table 3 The comparison of the diagnostic performance of different investigations for BEF
From: MSCT study for adult esophageal diverticulum with secondary broncho-esophageal fistula
Variables | No. of patients | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Esophagography | ||
Total | 13 | |
Positive | 10 | 76.9 |
Funnel-shaped fistula | 7 | 70 |
Columnar fistula | 2 | 20 |
Irregular fistula Negative | 1 3 | 10 23.1 |
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy | ||
Total | 11 | |
Positive | 8 | 72.7 |
Negative | 3 | 27.3 |
Multi-slice spiral computed tomography | ||
Total | 17 | |
Positive | 17 | 100 |
Negative | 0 | 0 |