title: Traumatic thoracobiliary fistula.
abstract: Thoracobiliary fistulas are a commonly reported complication of subphrenic or liver abscesses and biliary tract obstruction. However, they are a rare and unusual complication of traumatic thoracoabdominal wounds. Due to their rarity, the experience of any one surgeon is minimal, and there is a paucity of information available in the literature regarding their treatment. We describe a case of a traumatic thoracobiliary fistula, review the existing literature, and discuss the proper management of this potentially lethal sequela of trauma.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Albany Medical College, New York.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Rothberg
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Klingman
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Peetz
authors.forename: V A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Ferraris
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Berry
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001658:Biliary Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005402:Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013896:Thoracic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications*