Case report: hepatobronchial fistula complicating amoebiasis, treated by percutaneous catheter drainage.
We report the case of a 41-year-old man who presented with hepatic amoebiasis 18 months after visiting the Far East. His progress was initially complicated by a bronchohepatic fistula which was further complicated by secondary bacterial infection. The fistula persisted and only resolved following percutaneous catheter drainage, thereby avoiding open surgery.
Stables
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Department of Medicine, St James's University Hospital, Leeds.
Irving
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Simmons
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Walker
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D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D002404:Catheterization; D004322:Drainage; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000150:complications; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008101:Liver Abscess, Amebic / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D014463:Ultrasonography
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents