Management of acquired bronchobiliary fistula: 3 case reports and a literature review

Bronchobiliary fistula (BBF), which often presents with bilioptysis, is an abnormal communication between the bronchial system and biliary tree. It is a complication associated with a high mortality rate and requires a well-planned management strategy. Although hydatid disease is still the leading c...

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Published in:Journal of cardiothoracic surgery 2007-12, Vol.2 (1), p.52-52, Article 52
Main Authors: Eryigit, Hatice, Oztas, Selahattin, Urek, Senol, Olgac, Guven, Kurutepe, Melahat, Kutlu, Cemal Asim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biliary Fistula - diagnosis
Biliary Fistula - etiology
Biliary Fistula - surgery
Bilirubin - blood
Bronchial Fistula - diagnosis
Bronchial Fistula - etiology
Bronchial Fistula - surgery
Care and treatment
Case Report
Cholangiography - methods
Diaphragm - surgery
Humans
Language disorders
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Thoracotomy
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Wounds, Gunshot - complications
Young Adult
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Summary:Bronchobiliary fistula (BBF), which often presents with bilioptysis, is an abnormal communication between the bronchial system and biliary tree. It is a complication associated with a high mortality rate and requires a well-planned management strategy. Although hydatid disease is still the leading cause, extensive surgical interventions and invasive procedures of the liver have altered the profile of patients in recent decades. This paper presents 3 cases of BBF and reviews the literature regarding the treatment options generally mandated by clinical presentation and the underlying disease.
ISSN:1749-8090
1749-8090
DOI:10.1186/1749-8090-2-52