Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Silicosis is one of the most serious occupational respiratory diseases worldwide. This article reports a patient with a long history of cough and sputum production who ended up with bronchial stones and a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). This case emphasizes the importance of comprehensive assessment for patients with silicosis. Especially when atypical symptoms arise, bronchial stones and tracheoesophageal fistulas should be promptly identified to reduce misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis, thereby improving patient prognosis.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Bronchology
Authors: Zhang Dong, Ma Lijie, Guo Bin, Yu Ke
Institution: Chinese People's Liberation Army
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413127093