Abstract

Broncho-esophageal fistula is a disease of varying etiologies. Spontaneous fistula occurs as a result of malignancy, radiotherapy or inflammatory disease. The majority of fistulas are caused by iatrogenic causes. Treatment of fistula usually consists of surgery and conservative management. Recently, it has been reported that broncho-esophageal fistula can be treated endoscopically using tissue adhesive agent such as Histoacryl^Ⱂ and fibrin glue. We report a case of broncho-esophageal fistula as a complication of tuberculosis that was successfully treated by radiological Histoacryl^Ⱂ injection therapy with a review of literatures. (Korean J Gastrointest Endosc 2005;31:161⁣165)

• Keywords: Broncho-esophageal fistula, Histoacryl^Ⱂ;