Esophagobronchial fistula - A rare complication of aluminum phosphide poisoning

Ann Thorac Med. 2011 Jan;6(1):41-2. doi: 10.4103/1817-1737.74276.

Abstract

Aluminum phosphide is a systemic lethal poison. Fistulous communication between esophagus and airway tract (esophagorespiratory fistula) has rarely been reported in the survivors of aluminum phosphide poisoning. We report a case of benign esophagobronchial fistula secondary to aluminum phosphide poisoning, which to best of our knowledge has not been reported in the medical literature.

Keywords: Aluminum phosphide; esophagobronchial fistula; poisoning.

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  • Case Reports