Pleuro-biliary fistula from a ruptured choledochal cyst

Ian R. Ramnarine, A Mulpur, Michael McMahon, J.A.C. Thorpe

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery · 2001 · 14 citations · 5 references

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Abstract

We present a case of rupture of an intrahepatic choledochal cyst through the diaphragm resulting in a pleuro-biliary fistula and a right pleural empyema which was surgically treated. Hepatobiliary complications resulting in biliary empyema of the pleura are discussed.

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