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Case report reveals esophagopleural fistula in a man with pneumothorax, indicating urgent diagnosis needed.
Despite the proximity of the esophagus and the pleural space, esophagopleural fistula (EPF) is a rare but serious entity. Prompt diagnosis is very much essential as the delay may lead to increased morbidity and mortality. We present the case of a 58-year-old male who presented with a right-sided pneumothorax and was later diagnosed with an EPF secondary to esophageal carcinoma.
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