[Pancreatobronchial fistulae]. / Pankreatobronkhial'nye svishchi.

ABSTRACT

The authors followed up 2 patients with pancreatobronchial fistulas in the period between 1963 and 1990. On the basis of the data in the literature and the results of their own observations the authors analyse the etiology, pathogenesis, and methods for the diagnosis and treatment of the rare pathological condition. Patients with a recognised pancreatobronchial fistula were subjected to complex therapy including drainage of the pleural or abdominal cavity and, whenever necessary, an operation, which made it possible to achieve good results.