From: The surgical management of non-malignant aerodigestive fistula
Patient | Time to ADF Development (months) | Fistula Site | Fistula Size (mm) | Main Symptoms | Endotherapy to Treat ADF |
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1 | 15 | Proximal trachea 20 cm | 12 | Aspiration | ×3 stents |
2 | > 30 years | Oesophagus-right bronchus intermedius 30 cm | 12 | Recurrent chest infections | – |
3 | 21 | Gastric conduit-lung 25 cm | 16 | Recurrent chest infections | Endoclip |
4 | > 30 years | Proximal trachea 17 cm | 5 | Aspiration; Respiratory embarrassment | – |
5 | 144 | Distal oesophagus-lung 38 cm | 15 | Haemoptysis | – |
6 | 3 | Oesophagus-carina 24 cm | 15 | Recurrent chest infections | ×3 stents |
7 | 3 | Oesophagus- left main bronchus 26 cm | 5 | Recurrent chest infections | – |
8 | > 20 years | Proximal trachea 17 cm | 3 | Recurrent chest infections | – |