Cholecystobronchocolic Fistula: A Late Complication of Biliary Sepsis | Zendy

Donald A. Collie | Zendy; D N Redhead | Zendy; O. James Garden | Zendy

AI Assistant Blog Pricing

Home ZAIA Blog

Open Access

Cholecystobronchocolic Fistula: A Late Complication of Biliary Sepsis

Author(s) -

Donald A. Collie,

D N Redhead,

O. James Garden

Publication year - 1994

Publication title -

hpb surgery

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.561

H-Index - 26

eISSN - 1607-8462

pISSN - 0894-8569

DOI - 10.1155/1994/39724

Subject(s) - medicine , complication , fistula , biliary fistula , surgery , sepsis , respiratory failure , percutaneous , bronchospasm , percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography , radiology , asthma

A case of a 48 year old woman presenting with bilioptysis due to a cholecystobronchocolic fistula is reported. Bilioptysis is a rare complication of biliary fistulae, with a high mortality due to chemical pneumonitis. Bronchospasm and rapid respiratory failure may ensue if aggressive management is not adopted. The site of fistulation is established by cholangiography, preferably by the percutaneous transhepatic route. Continued biliary drainage can lead to closure of these fistulae, or allow sufficient improvement in clinical condition to allow definitive surgery to be performed electively.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research