A case of esophago-pericardial fistula secondary to esophageal carcinoma causing pericardial effusion and tamponade is presented. Palliation can be achieved effectively by limited thoracotomy, pericardial resection and drainage, and in selected cases esop

We describe the case of a 72-year-old man in whom a bronchopleural fistula developed after induction chemotherapy followed by right pneumonectomy for lung cancer. Resuturing of the right main bronchial stump, endoscopic treatment, and repair using a latissimus dorsi muscle flap were not effective. Consequently we placed a modified Dumon stent in the carina, which effectively closed the stump.