Case report: venobronchial fistula--an unusual chest radiograph presentation of a central venous line complication.
A fistula between the superior vena cava and right main bronchus due to a malpositioned central venous line is described. The diagnosis was suggested by the signs on a chest radiograph and confirmed at bronchoscopy.
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Department of Radiology, Whiston Hospital, St Helens, Merseyside.
D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D001995:Bronchography; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging