CTICasesDelayed Esophagectomy Complication: Neoesophageal-Pleural Fistula
Cite this case
[...]. Delayed Esophagectomy Complication: Neoesophageal-Pleural Fistula. CTICases. Published November 10, 2022. https://cticases.com/c/xcxsg
Imaging findings
Oral contrast material spilling into the left pleural cavity at the level of the upper anastomosis.
Key takeaways
While esophageal leaks typically occur in the immediate postoperative period, delayed leaks can develop due to poor tissue healing, mimicking tumor recurrence.
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