Perforation of Peptic Ulcer of the Oesophagus into the Pericardial Cavity

Esophagopericardial fistula as a rare complication after total gastrectomy for cancer

“…Esophagopericardial fistula is a rare and usually life-threatening complication of benign, malignant or traumatic esophageal disease. Benign esophageal disease is by far the most common cause of EPF, accounting for 76% of the cases, while malignancy accounts for only 24% of all reported cases [ 1 - 14 ]. In some of these cases the esophageal cancer was associated with achalasia [ 12 , 13 ].…”