Traumatic bronchobiliary fistula.
Bronchobiliary fistulae have very rarely been reported as a result of trauma. Herein, a case is reported and seven previous cases discussed. All were a result of thoraco-abdominal injuries and all had biliptysis. Early exploration via a transthoracic approach is recommended. This approach resulted in a shortened hospital stay and decreased morbidity.
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D001658:Biliary Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*