Successful percutaneous drainage of pyogenic liver abscess complicated by bronchobiliary fistula. South Med J 1987 Jul;80(7):907-9
Date
07/01/1987Pubmed ID
3603113DOI
10.1097/00007611-198707000-00024Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0023626910 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 8 CitationsAbstract
We have used percutaneous transhepatic drainage of pyogenic hepatic abscesses with good result. This technique has been used effectively in adults by several authors. We believe this report represents the first instance of successful percutaneous drainage of a pyogenic liver abscess complicated by a bronchobiliary fistula.
Author List
Bilfinger TV, Oldham KT, Lobe TE, Barron S, Hayden CKMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Acute DiseaseAnti-Bacterial Agents
Biliary Fistula
Bronchial Fistula
Child
Combined Modality Therapy
Drainage
Female
Humans
Liver Abscess
Lung Abscess
Suppuration