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J Polgin1, M Gemer

  • 1Department of Surgery A Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel.

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
|December 1, 1987
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Bilithorax, bile in the pleural cavity, is rare. This case highlights a biliary-pleural fistula, a complication from hepatic puncture for obstructive jaundice treatment, prompting a literature review.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Obstructive jaundice often requires biliary decompression procedures.
  • Hepatic puncture is a method used for biliary decompression.

Observation:

  • A rare case of bilithorax (bile in the pleural cavity) was observed.
  • This condition resulted from a biliary-pleural fistula.

Findings:

  • The biliary-pleural fistula was a complication following hepatic puncture.
  • This complication led to the presence of bile within the pleural space.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential for rare complications following invasive procedures.
  • Awareness of bilithorax is crucial for clinicians managing patients with obstructive jaundice and those undergoing hepatic interventions.

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