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Retained drains causing a bronchoperitoneal fistula: a case report.

Catherine Pesce1, Samuel M Galvagno, David T Efron

  • 1Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Surgery, Baltimore, MD, USA. ksteve14@jhmi.edu.

Journal of Medical Case Reports
|May 17, 2011
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Summary

Retained surgical drains caused a rare bronchoperitoneal fistula, necessitating complex surgery and advanced ventilation. This case highlights the critical need for drain removal and specialized intensive care unit (ICU) ventilatory strategies for life-threatening complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical complications
  • Pulmonary medicine
  • Gastrointestinal surgery

Background:

  • Bronchoperitoneal fistulas are exceptionally rare medical conditions.
  • Retained surgical drains can lead to erosion and fistula formation, posing significant risks.
  • This case underscores the potential for severe complications from overlooked surgical materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the first known case of a bronchoperitoneal fistula caused by retained surgical drains.
  • To detail the successful management of this rare condition using advanced ventilatory techniques.
  • To emphasize the importance of vigilant follow-up for trauma patients and awareness of potential drain-related complications.

Main Methods:

  • A 24-year-old male presented with symptoms including fever, dyspnea, cough, and abdominal pain.
  • Computed tomography revealed bilateral pneumonia and retained Jackson-Pratt drains.
  • Surgical intervention included drain removal, right hemicolectomy, duodenal repair, and reconstruction, followed by advanced ventilation for hypoxemia.

Main Results:

  • Diagnosis of a bronchoperitoneal fistula after initial surgery.
  • Successful resuscitation and management using high-frequency oscillatory ventilation and lung isolation.
  • Demonstration of effective treatment for a life-threatening complication.

Conclusions:

  • This is the first reported case of a bronchoperitoneal fistula secondary to retained surgical drains.
  • Advanced ventilatory techniques were crucial for successful patient resuscitation.
  • Highlights the necessity of prompt drain removal and specialized ICU care for such rare, severe complications.