Tracheoesophageal Fistula Secondary to Carcinoma of Oesophagus: A Case Report

Authors

  • E. K. Kiridi Silhouette Radiodiagnostic Consultants, Yenogoa.
  • T. A. Ajadi Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital,Okolobiri.
  • O. F. Koroye Silhouette Radiodiagnostic Consultants, Yenogoa.

Abstract

Oesophageal carcinoma is one of the rare cancers in Nigeria,probably due to non-presentation and under-reporting of such cases in the country.The reported incidence of the cancer in Nigeria is less than 0.7%of all cancers.Tracheo-oesophageal fistula is a common complication resulting from oesophageal carcinomas and often results in acute and chronic lung infections and aspiration pneumonitis. Most patients die as a result of respiratory complication rather than the disease itself. We report a case of tracheo-oesophageal fistula resulting from carcinoma of the oesophagus in Yenogoa,Bayelsa state in Nigeria.

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Published

2025-07-25

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2019)

Section

Case Report

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How to Cite

Kiridi, E. K., Ajadi, T. A., & Koroye, O. F. (2025). Tracheoesophageal Fistula Secondary to Carcinoma of Oesophagus: A Case Report. Niger Delta Journal of Medical Sciences (NDJMS), 2(1), 55-59. https://ndjms.org.ng/index.php/home/article/view/7