Bronchobiliary fistula in a cirrhotic patient: a case report and review of the literature.
Am J Med Sci
; 335(4): 315-9, 2008 Apr.
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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.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Fístula Biliar
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Fístula Brônquica
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Cirrose Hepática Alcoólica
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Med Sci
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos