Pleuro-biliary fistula from a ruptured choledochal cyst

Authors
Ramnarine, IR Mulpur, AK McMahon, MJ Thorpe, JAC
Citation
Ir. Ramnarine et al., Pleuro-biliary fistula from a ruptured choledochal cyst, EUR J CAR-T, 19(2), 2001, pp. 216-218
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
10107940 → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
216 - 218
Database
ISI
SICI code
1010-7940(200102)19:2<216:PFFARC>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
We present a case of rupture of an intrahepatic choledochal cyst through th e diaphragm resulting in a pleuro-biliary fistula and a right pleural empye ma which was surgically treated. Hepatobiliary complications resulting in b iliary empyema of the pleura are discussed. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.