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Preoperative computed tomography revealed two esophagobronchial fistulae (arrows) at the left main bronchus and pleural effusion in the left thoracic cavity
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Fig1
Preoperative computed tomography showed two esophagobronchial fistulae, with diameters of 7 and 3 mm, located in the proximal part of the left main bronchus, and also demonstrated pleural effusion in the left thoracic cavity (Fig. 1).
Postoperative chest X-ray showed right pneumothorax (arrows). The decrease in radiolucency in the left chest is considered to be due to pleural effusion
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Fig2
After the completion of surgery, chest X-ray revealed right pneumothorax (Fig. 2).