Abstract
Bronchobiliary fistula (BBF) is a rare condition which occurs most commonly as a complication of hydatid cyst liver disease. The following report describes a patient who presented with biliptysis 6 months following decortication of an empyema that had occurred following partial hepatectomy of a colon cancer metastasis. This is the only case to our knowledge that describes the presentation of a BBF in this context. The patient was diagnosed with BBF and successfully underwent open thoracotomy for fistulectomy and repair.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 438-441 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | International Surgery |
Volume | 99 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- Bronchial disease
- Complications
- Fistula (bronchobiliary)
- Surgery