Fatal Aortoesophageal Fistula after Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis

Key Points

• This research aims to analyze outcomes related to fatal aortoesophageal fistula in patients undergoing esophagectomy for esophageal cancer.
• Conducted a single-center retrospective analysis of esophagectomy cases
• Identified instances of aortoesophageal fistula and sentinel bleeding
• Evaluated multidisciplinary intervention approaches
• Post-esophagectomy fatality due to aortoesophageal fistula is high
• Recognition of sentinel bleeding is critical for potential survival
• Multidisciplinary approaches may improve outcomes in high-risk patients