How long does esophageal fistula last?

Esophageal fistula is usually unable to grow well by itself.

Esophageal fistula may be caused by congenital or acquired reasons, such as postoperative complications of esophageal cancer, foreign bodies in the esophagus, instrument damage, etc., and systematic treatment is needed to recover clinically, mainly symptomatic treatment. If the diameter of the fistula hole is relatively small, physical treatment may be considered, such as electrocautery, trichloroacetic acid solution corrosion, medical glue sealing, etc. The patients with large fistula hole are recommended to undergo surgery in time, and esophageal fistula repair, esophageal fistula resection or esophageal reconstruction are selected according to the situation.