Bronchobiliary fistula evaluated with magnetic resonance imaging

Acta Radiol. 2005 Aug;46(5):452-4. doi: 10.1080/02841850510021544.

Abstract

Bronchobiliary fistula (BBF) is a rare disorder consisting of a passageway between the biliary ducts and the bronchial tree. Many conditions may give rise to this development. Management of these fistulas is often difficult and can be associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. We present a case of BBF developing after hemihepatectomy in a 74-year-old man treated with endoscopic biliary drainage and illustrate MRCP findings.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biliary Fistula / diagnosis*
  • Biliary Fistula / etiology
  • Biliary Fistula / therapy
  • Bronchial Fistula / diagnosis*
  • Bronchial Fistula / etiology
  • Bronchial Fistula / therapy
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Magnetic Resonance / methods*
  • Drainage / methods
  • Hepatectomy / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis