Bronchobiliary fistula in a cirrhotic patient: A case report and review of the literature

Yasser Jamal, Claudio Tombazzi, Bradford Waters, Mohammad K. Ismail

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Abstract

Bronchobiliary fistula is defined as the passage of bile in the bronchi. The presence of bronchobiliary fistula in patient with cirrhosis is extremely rare. Management of these fistulas is often very difficult and can be associated with high morbidity and mortality. We are presenting a patient with ethanol related cirrhosis and biliptysis in whom a diagnosis of bronchobiliary fistula was made. A review of the literature including diagnosis and management is performed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)315-319
Number of pages5
JournalAmerican Journal of the Medical Sciences
Volume335
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2008

Keywords

  • Bronchobiliary fistula
  • Cirrhosis

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