title: [Spontaneous internal biliary fistula. Review of the literature].
abstract: The literature concerning internal biliary fistula is reviewed. Its frequency in autopsy ranges from 0.4 to 5%, and in biliary tract operations from 0.4 to 7%. A general approach has to be established in order to obtain a diagnosis, and an individually oriented treatment provided. Emphasis is placed on certain measures of treatment and complications. The most severe complications are cholangitis (7.5%) and gall stone ileus (2% to 6%).
mesh_terms: D001658:Biliary Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002761:Cholangitis / Q000150:complications; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Fístula biliar interna espontánea. Revisión de literatura.