[Last discovery of a congenital broncho-oeso-phageal fistula]. / Fistule broncho-oesophagienne congenitale de revelation tardive.

BACKGROUND: Broncho-oesophageal fistula is rare and occurs mostly in acquired condition. AIM: Report of a new case. CASE: We report a case of a 58-years-old woman which has, since 38 years ago, a chronic cough, recurrent bronchopulmonary suppurations and hemoptysis. Clinical examination let to the diagnosis of a broncho-oesophageal fistula. Surgical treatment resulted in complete recovery. There was no evidence of any aetiology. Congenital origin of the fistula was deduced.