Bronchobiliary fistula: principles of management

Ann Thorac Surg. 2000 Oct;70(4):1392-4. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(00)01693-3.

Abstract

Bronchobiliary fistula is an uncommon entity. Recently, we encountered 2 patients with this problem. Both were treated successfully with resection of the involved pulmonary tissue and interposition of viable tissue between the lung and the fistulous tract. This approach, although invasive, provided a rapid resolution of the patients' problem.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biliary Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Biliary Fistula / surgery*
  • Bronchial Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Bronchial Fistula / surgery*
  • Cholangiography
  • Female
  • Hepatectomy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postcholecystectomy Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
  • Postcholecystectomy Syndrome / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Reoperation
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed