TY - JOUR
T1 - Management of acquired bronchobiliary fistula
T2 - 3 case reports and a literature review
AU - Eryigit, Hatice
AU - Oztas, Selahattin
AU - Urek, Senol
AU - Olgac, Guven
AU - Kurutepe, Melahat
AU - Kutlu, Cemal Asim
PY - 2007/12/3
Y1 - 2007/12/3
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
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U2 - 10.1186/1749-8090-2-52
DO - 10.1186/1749-8090-2-52
M3 - Article
C2 - 18053192
AN - SCOPUS:38849114929
SN - 1749-8090
VL - 2
JO - Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
JF - Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
IS - 1
M1 - 52
ER -