Traumatic thoracobiliary fistula

Martin L. Rothberg; Robert R. Klingman; Dwaine Peetz; Victor A. Ferraris; William R. Berry

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Traumatic thoracobiliary fistula

Martin L. Rothberg, Robert R. Klingman, Dwaine Peetz, Victor A. Ferraris, William R. Berry

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Abstract

Thoracobiliary fistulas are a commonly reported complication of subphrenic or liver abscesses and biliary tract obstruction. However, they are a rare and unusual complication of traumatic thoracoabdominal wounds. Due to their rarity, the experience of any one surgeon is minimal, and there is a paucity of information available in the literature regarding their treatment. We describe a case of a traumatic thoracobiliary fistula, review the existing literature, and discuss the proper management of this potentially lethal sequela of trauma.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	472-475
Number of pages	4
Journal	Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume	57
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0003-4975(94)91022-7
State	Published - Feb 1994

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Surgery
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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