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.
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Teaching and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. haticeeryigit@hotmail.com
Hatice
H
Eryigit
Selahattin
S
Oztas
Senol
S
Urek
Guven
G
Olgac
Melahat
M
Kurutepe
Cemal Asim
CA
Kutlu
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