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Bronchobiliary fistula and cholangiocarcinoma: a case report and principles of management.

Authors :
Delande S
Goffette P
Verbaandert C
Rahier J
Graux C
Mazzeo F
Humblet Y
Machiels JP
Source :
Acta clinica Belgica [Acta Clin Belg] 2007 Nov-Dec; Vol. 62 (6), pp. 438-41.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

A 64-year-old woman was admitted with fever and cough. At admission, she had jaundice, hepatomegaly, and green-stained sputum. Computed tomography (CT) showed an intrahepatic abscess located near the dome, multiple hepatic metastases, biliary tract dilatation, and a right pleural effusion. Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography demonstrated a communication between the intrahepatic biliary ducts and the bronchial tree. The patient was treated with antibiotic therapy, pleural and biliary drainages and a percutaneous drainage of the hepatic abscess.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1784-3286
Volume :
62
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Acta clinica Belgica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18351189
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1179/acb.2007.064