Esophagospinal fistula with spondylodiscitis and meningitis after esophagectomy with gastric pull-up

J Gastrointest Surg. 2008 Feb;12(2):394-5. doi: 10.1007/s11605-007-0363-0. Epub 2007 Oct 23.

Abstract

Esophagectomy with gastric pull-up is a standard procedure for patients with esophageal cancer. Despite growing surgical experience, anastomotic leakage can still occur and cause significant morbidity. We report a case of anastomotic leakage with concomitant spondylodiscitis and describe the endoscopical appearance and closure of an unusual posterior fistula to the spine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
  • Discitis / drug therapy
  • Discitis / etiology*
  • Endoscopy, Digestive System
  • Esophageal Fistula / complications
  • Esophageal Fistula / etiology*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Esophagectomy / adverse effects*
  • Esophagectomy / methods
  • Fistula / complications
  • Fistula / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meningitis / etiology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Spinal Diseases / complications
  • Spinal Diseases / etiology*