Post esophagectomy fistula in neck

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Post esophagectomy fistula in neck

by toller on Fri Aug 21, 2009 12:00 AM

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Hello-

My husband had a minimally invasive esophagectomy on 7/28/09, and a 16 day stay in the hospital.  He came home on full liguids. but 4 days later developed a fistula in the neck and now cannot eat. If he swallows fluid it comes out his neck.  He is on J-tube feedings.

We pack the fistula 3 times a day but wonder how he will heal as he coughs so much.

Has anyone experienced this??

 

Thank you.

Toller

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