Carcinoma of the esophagus presenting with esophagocutaneous fistula--a case report

Indian J Med Sci. 1991 Jan;45(1):13-4, 26.

Abstract

An interesting manifestation of carcinoma of the esophagus, hitherto undescribed is reported. The patient at the time of diagnosis had presented with an esophagocutaneous fistula. He was treated by feeding jejunostomy and local palliative radiotherapy and showed good clinical improvement. The extreme rarity of such a presentation is highlighted.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carcinoma / complications*
  • Carcinoma / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma / radiotherapy
  • Carcinoma / surgery
  • Esophageal Fistula / complications*
  • Esophageal Fistula / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Fistula / radiotherapy
  • Esophageal Fistula / surgery
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Humans
  • Jejunostomy
  • Male
  • Palliative Care