Hepatobronchial fistula with percutaneous pyogenic abscess drainage of the liver.
Percutaneous abscess drainage has been successfully used in the treatment of hepatic abscesses. We present a case of a posttraumatic pyogenic liver abscess treated by CT-guided percutaneous catheter drainage with an unusual complication of a hepatobronchial fistula. Patient management and the subtle roentgenographic features of this case are presented. Early signs of hepatobronchial fistula including paroxysms of coughing and a peculiar metallic taste during the performance of an abscessogram are reported.
D000328:Adult; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008100:Liver Abscess / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male