Atypical presentation of barium reflux due to bronchoesophageal fistula

Clin Case Rep. 2020 Oct 12;8(12):3663-3664. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.3403. eCollection 2020 Dec.

Abstract

Subtle signs of an abnormal communication from the esophagus to the respiratory tract space via the fistula may be missed and can result in delayed diagnosis. Our case shows an atypical presentation of a fistula during barium swallowing test.

Keywords: aspiration; bronchoesophageal fistula; esophageal cancer.