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Sonographic diagnosis of a bronchobiliary fistula after multiple hepatobiliary surgeries due to the cholangiocarcinoma

M Duvnjak, D Hrabar, T Paviæ, V Velagiæ, N Baršiæ · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2007 · Heft 10

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Zeitschrift
Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound
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M Duvnjak, D Hrabar, T Paviæ, V Velagiæ, N Baršiæ
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Heft 10 / 2007
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Erschienen: 2007-10-10 00:00:00
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0172-4614
DOI
10.1055/s-2007-988886

Zusammenfassung

Introduction: Bronchobiliary fistula (BBF) is a rare condition defined by formation of a passageway between the biliary system and the bronchial tree and is usually associated with hepatic abscess (pyogenic, hydatid or amebic), trauma, biliary obstruction and liver surgery. Bilioptysis is a pathognomonic sign of BBF which is commonly evaluated with radiologic and endoscopic methods. We present a case of BBF where abnormal communication was discovered by abdominal ultrasound. Case presentation: A 76 year old male patient was presented to our hospital with one month history of productive cough highly suspicious of…

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Cholangiocarcinoma Abscess Bronchoscopy Diagnosis Bronchi After Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound