Management of acquired bronchobiliary fistula: 3 case reports and a literature review.
Bronchobiliary fistula (BBF), which often presents with bilioptysis, is an abnormal communication between the bronchial system and biliary tree. It is a complication associated with a high mortality rate and requires a well-planned management strategy. Although hydatid disease is still the leading cause, extensive surgical interventions and invasive procedures of the liver have altered the profile of patients in recent decades. This paper presents 3 cases of BBF and reviews the literature regarding the treatment options generally mandated by clinical presentation and the underlying disease.
Eryigit
Hatice
H
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Teaching and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. haticeeryigit@hotmail.com
Oztas
Selahattin
S
Urek
Senol
S
Olgac
Guven
G
Kurutepe
Melahat
M
Kutlu
Cemal Asim
CA
D000328:Adult; D001658:Biliary Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D001663:Bilirubin / Q000097:blood; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D002758:Cholangiography / Q000379:methods; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D013908:Thoracotomy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications; D055815:Young Adult
D001663:Bilirubin