Management of acquired bronchobiliary fistula: 3 case reports and a literature review

doi:10.1186/1749-8090-2-52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Management of acquired bronchobiliary fistula: 3 case reports and a literature review

Hatice Eryigit¹ , Selahattin Oztas² , Senol Urek¹ , Guven Olgac¹ , Melahat Kurutepe² and Cemal Asim Kutlu¹

¹Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Teaching and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

²Department of Chest Diseases, Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Teaching and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2007, 2:52doi:10.1186/1749-8090-2-52


Published:	3 December 2007

Abstract

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.