Lian BD, Zhou WY, Peng J, Zhang X, Zhao K, Chen C, Wang XT, Wang YG, He ZL. Bronchobiliary fistula caused after percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage treatment: A case report.
Medicine (Baltimore) 2023;
102:e36363. [PMID:
38115309 PMCID:
PMC10727582 DOI:
10.1097/md.0000000000036363]
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Abstract
RATIONALE
Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) plays a significant role especially in the diagnosis and decompression of bile duct obstruction. However, it is associated with complications such as hemobilia, occlusion of drainage, bile leakage, and even bronchobiliary fistula (BBF).
PATIENT CONCERNS AND DIAGNOSES
We herein describe a patient with a complication of BBF caused by long-term indwelling PTBD catheters. She underwent multiple operations including bilioenteric anastomosis, hepatic left lateral lobectomy, and long-term PTBD treatment. Her symptoms were mainly cough, fever, and yellow sputum and her diagnosis was confirmed by sputum culture (bilirubin detection was positive).
INTERVENTIONS AND OUTCOMES
The patient recovered uneventfully by minimally invasive treatment, was discharged after 1 week of hospitalization, and the drainage tube was removed 2 weeks later. During 2 years of follow-up, no recurrence of BBF was observed.
LESSONS
Patients with long-term indwelling PTBD catheters for biliary tract obstruction may lead to BBF. The treatment plan of BBF is tailored to the patient's individualized characteristics. And minimally invasive treatments might be an effective alternate way for the treatment of BBF. The accurate diagnosis, precision treatment, and multidisciplinary team play important roles in the treatment of BBF.
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