Short‑ and long‑term prognostic factors of non‑neoplastic esophageal fistula: a retrospective study of 100 patients

This study examines the effects of different treatments on the prognosis of non-malignant esophageal fistula, a rare but serious condition, and identifies factors affecting post-fistula survival and healing. This study retrospectively analyzed clinical data of patients with non-malignant esophageal fistula, categorizing them into conservative, endoscopic, and surgical groups. It compared Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score (CPIS) gap, hospital stay length, ICU admission, 30-day readmission, in-ho