Case report: silicosis complicated by bronchial stones and tracheoesophageal fistula

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Case report reveals bronchial stones and tracheoesophageal fistula in silicosis patient, suggesting need for careful symptom assessment.

A patient with silicosis developed bronchial stones and a tracheoesophageal fistula, worsening health outcomes.
Emphasizing the importance of identifying unusual symptoms, leading to timely diagnosis and treatment.
This case highlights complications from silicosis, a critical occupational respiratory disease with serious implications.
Improving diagnosis of related issues like bronchial stones may enhance prognosis for silicosis patients.

Zhang et al. (2025) studied this question.

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