Bullets and biliptysis

Ann Thorac Surg. 2002 May;73(5):1645-7. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(01)03464-6.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biliary Fistula / etiology
  • Biliary Fistula / surgery*
  • Bronchial Fistula / etiology
  • Bronchial Fistula / surgery*
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Humans
  • Liver / injuries*
  • Liver / surgery
  • Lung / surgery
  • Lung Injury*
  • Male
  • Pneumonectomy
  • Positive-Pressure Respiration
  • Suture Techniques
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Wounds, Gunshot / etiology
  • Wounds, Gunshot / surgery*