Abstract
Biliptysis is a dramatic physical finding which suggests the presence of a direct communication (fistula) between the biliary and bronchial tree. We report a bronchial biliary fistula resulting from penetrating thoracoabdominal trauma and the use of positive-pressure ventilation to obtain initial fistula control prior to definitive surgical repair.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Biliary Fistula / etiology
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Biliary Fistula / surgery*
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Bronchial Fistula / etiology
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Bronchial Fistula / surgery*
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Bronchoscopy
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Humans
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Liver / injuries*
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Liver / surgery
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Lung / surgery
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Lung Injury*
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Male
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Pneumonectomy
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Positive-Pressure Respiration
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Suture Techniques
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Wounds, Gunshot / etiology
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Wounds, Gunshot / surgery*