Congenital tracheobiliary fistula

Ann Thorac Surg. 1987 Sep;44(3):318-9. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)62085-1.

Abstract

Congenital tracheobiliary fistulas are uncommon and almost always are diagnosed in the first weeks or months of life. Untreated congenital tracheobiliary fistulas cause intractable pneumonia and are revealed by a persistent cough. Medical therapy is not effective, and surgical repair is needed. A 22-year-old woman was treated successfully by resection of a fistula communicating between the tracheobronchial tree and the liver.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biliary Fistula / congenital*
  • Biliary Fistula / surgery
  • Female
  • Fistula / congenital*
  • Fistula / surgery
  • Humans
  • Tracheal Diseases / congenital*
  • Tracheal Diseases / surgery