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Review
. 1994 Feb;57(2):472-5.
doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)91022-7.

Traumatic thoracobiliary fistula

M L Rothberg  1 , R R Klingman, D Peetz, V A Ferraris, W R Berry
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Review

Traumatic thoracobiliary fistula

M L Rothberg et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 1994 Feb.

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.

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