A case of hepatobronchial fistula in liver abscess.
- Author:
Myeong Gwan JEE
1
;
Yeun Jong CHOI
;
Soon Koo BAIK
;
Sang Jin YOON
;
Hyun Soo KIM
;
Dong Ki LEE
;
Young Ju KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea. skbaik@wonju.yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Liver abscess;
Hepatobronchial fistula;
Purulent sputum
- MeSH:
Abscess;
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Cough;
Drainage;
Fistula*;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Liver Abscess*;
Liver Abscess, Pyogenic;
Liver*;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Sputum;
Ultrasonography
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2003;65(Suppl 3):S703-S706
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report an uncommon case of pyogenic hepatic abscess with hepatobronchial fistula. A 59 year-old male was admitted because of purulent sputum and cough. Ultrasonography and abdominal computed tomography showed an abscess on the superior segment of right hepatic lobe. Diagnostic and therapeutic percutaneous trans-hepatic abscessography disclosed hepatobronchial fistula. Liver abscess with hepatobronchial fistula was managed with percutaneous abscess drainage and antibiotics. The abscess was resolved and he is being on the follow-up with symptom free status.
