The successful management of a Bronchoesophageal fistula after lung transplantation: a case report

Transpl Int. 2015 Jul;28(7):884-7. doi: 10.1111/tri.12561. Epub 2015 Mar 31.

Abstract

We describe an unprecedented, disastrous complication after bilateral lung transplantation (BLT), a bilateral bronchial dehiscence with a right bronchoesophageal fistula leading to life-threatening septic shock. We also report the successful endoscopic management of this complication by double stenting and stress the efficacy of the multidisciplinary approach to this critical case.

Keywords: airway complication; bronchoesophageal fistula; lung transplantation; respiratory-digestive fistula.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bronchial Fistula / etiology
  • Bronchial Fistula / therapy*
  • Bronchoscopy*
  • Esophageal Fistula / etiology
  • Esophageal Fistula / therapy*
  • Esophagoscopy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Transplantation*
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy*
  • Self Expandable Metallic Stents*
  • Young Adult