Tracheoesophageal

Has anyone ever had a fistula accidentally created while having their esophagus dilated? A tracheoesophageal fistula? If so was it able to heal on its own? Did you have surgery? A stent was placed for 6 weeks and was not tolerable due to pain. Once removed was told could eat and drink again just to find on a video swallow study the fistula was still there and food, water, and saliva were being aspirated into the lungs. Just curious if anyone else has had experience with this and if so what options may I have? I understand the jtube is lifesaving but for quality of life to improve I would love to eat or even drink liquids again.