Duodenobronchial fistula.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-1991
Abstract
Duodenobronchial fistulas are an extremely rare subgroup of abdominobronchial fistulas, which include bronchobiliary, gastrobronchial, enterobronchial, colobronchial, and splenobronchial fistulas. Only one case of a duodenobronchial fistula has been previously reported. Duodenobronchial fistulas occur as a complication of a duodenal injury. The characteristic symptoms are a cough that produces copious bilious secretions, shortness of breath, and fever. The diagnosis is made by contrast gastrointestinal studies. Treatment requires an abdominal approach with interruption of the fistula at its duodenal origin and control of the inciting inflammatory process. With prompt diagnosis and treatment, thoracic drainage or pulmonary resection should not be needed.
Volume
110
Issue
3
First Page
546
Last Page
548
ISSN
0039-6060
Published In/Presented At
Heitmiller, R. F., & Yeo, C. J. (1991). Duodenobronchial fistula. Surgery, 110(3), 546–548.
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
1887380
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article