[Bilateral hydatid bilio-bronchial fistula]

Rev Mal Respir. 2009 Nov;26(9):989-93. doi: 10.1016/s0761-8425(09)73335-2.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Introduction: Bilio-bronchial fistula of hydatid origin is a rare but serious complication of hepatic hydatid cyst, the treatment of which is now well established.

Case report: We report a case of bilateral bilio-bronchial fistula, successfully managed by bilateral thoracotomy with an interval of one week, and complicated by dyspnoea that resolved quickly.

Conclusion: If the indication for thoracotomy is indisputable in case of unilateral bilio bronchial fistula, an initial laparotomy should be considered in the case of bilateral bilio-bronchial fistula.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biliary Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Biliary Fistula / etiology*
  • Biliary Fistula / surgery
  • Bronchial Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Bronchial Fistula / etiology*
  • Bronchial Fistula / surgery*
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Dyspnea / etiology
  • Echinococcosis, Hepatic / complications*
  • Echinococcosis, Hepatic / diagnostic imaging
  • Echinococcosis, Hepatic / surgery*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pneumonectomy
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Reoperation
  • Thoracotomy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed