The pathological state of esophagopericardial fistula is a rare phenomenon. Its etiology may be either traumatic or disease induced. In either event, it is a most serious condition with a frequently fatal outcome. This case report concerns itself with an iatrogenic induced esophagopericardial fistula which was successfully treated by a thoracotomy and pericardotomy.
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