[Broncho-esophageal fistula].

The authors analyse experience in the examination and treatment of 69 patients with bronchoesophageal fistulas (33 males and 36 females aged from 13 to 66). The etiological factors, pathogenesis, and clinical symptomatology of bronchial fistulas are discussed. The modern methods for the diagnosis of this pathological condition are indicated, the main ones being radiological and endoscopic methods. The indications for radical and palliative operations in bronchoesophageal fistulas are determined and their techniques are described. The methods for the prevention of complications are discussed. The late-term results of nonoperative treatment and various types of operations were studied.