Biliobronchial Fistula after Liver Surgery for Giant Hydatid Cyst
Author Information
Author(s): Carmelo Loinaz, Teresa Hernández, Mercedes Mitjavila, Jaime Martín, Federico Ochando, Maria Lucia Madariaga, Beatriz Fernández, Pilar Hernández, José Rueda, María Ramos, Pedro Jiménez, Peter Vorwald, José María Fernández, Antonio Quintáns
Primary Institution: Fundación Hospital Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
Conclusion
A less invasive treatment for biliobronchial fistula was successful, avoiding more invasive procedures.
Supporting Evidence
- Biliobronchial fistula is a rare complication after liver surgery.
- The patient developed obstructive jaundice post-surgery.
- Diagnosis of BBF was confirmed with 99mTc Mebrofenin scintigraphy.
- Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography showed bile duct dilation and biliothoracic leak.
- The patient was treated successfully with antibiotics for cholangitis.
Takeaway
A woman had a rare problem after liver surgery where bile leaked into her lungs, but doctors found a way to fix it without major surgery.
Methodology
The patient underwent total cyst pericystectomy, followed by ERCP and reoperation for biliary obstruction, and later percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 72-year-old woman.
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