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Biliopleural Fistula: A Rare Case Report Following Blunt Trauma to Chest and Abdomen

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Biliopleural fistula is a rare pathological communication between biliary tree and the pleural cavity. It is an uncommon but serious complication that may arise following trauma, hepatobiliary surgery, hydatid disease or liver abscess rupture. Here is a case of an adult male with unusual presentation of cough, breathlessness following blunt trauma to chest and abdomen. Later imaging revealed haziness involving right side of lung. Early diagnosis was made and supportive management was initiated. This case highlights the importance of timely diagnosis and conservative management followed by chest tube insertion in the case of a biliopleural fistula.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18170709

Author: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR)

Language: English

Topic: Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7119028536

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