Diagnosis and Management of Esophageal Fistulas After Lung Transplantation: A Case Series.
Stijn VanstraelenRobin VosMarie DausyJan Van SlambrouckCedric VanluytenPaul De LeynWilly CoosemansHerbert DecaluwéHans Van VeerLieven P DepypereRaf BisschopsIngrid DemedtsMichael P CasaerYves DebaveyeGreet De VliegerLaurent GodinasGeert M VerledenDirk E Van RaemdonckPhilippe NafteuxLaurens Joseph CeulemansPublished in: Transplantation direct (2024)
Although EF after lung transplantation remains rare, vigilance is crucial, particularly in cases of right-sided intrathoracic infection. Moreover, caution must be exercised when applying thermal energy in the mediastinal area to prevent EF development and mitigate the risk of major morbidity. Timely diagnosis and surgical intervention can yield favorable outcomes.