Primary achalasia with pneumoesophagus and bronchopleural fistula causing right lung collapse and bronchiectasis.
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A 35-year-old male non-smoker, presented with a history of recurrent respiratory tract infections, associated with intermittent haemoptysis and haematemesis since childhood. His vital parameters were normal with pulse oximetry saturation of 97% on room air. On physical examination, clubbing was observed. Chest auscultation revealed tubular type of bronchial breath sounds over the right hemithorax.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Indian journal of chest diseases & allied sciences
دوره 55 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013