Hepatobronchial Fistula and Lung Abscess after Transarterial Chemoembolization.
10.4166/kjg.2017.69.5.316
- Author:
Kwanjoo LEE
1
;
Jeong Eun SONG
;
Hyang Sook JEONG
;
Do Young KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. dyk1025@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Chemoembolization, therapeutic;
Bronchial fistula;
Carcinoma, hepatocellular;
Lung abscess
- MeSH:
Aged;
Bile Ducts;
Bronchial Fistula;
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular;
Chemoembolization, Therapeutic;
Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde;
Cough;
Fistula*;
Hepatectomy;
Humans;
Liver Abscess;
Lung Abscess*;
Lung*;
Sputum
- From:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
2017;69(5):316-320
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is a common treatment modality to locally manage hepatocellular carcinoma. Liver abscess and bile duct injury are common complications of TACE. However, hepatobronchial fistula is a rare complication. Herein, we report a case of lung abscess due to hepatobronchial fistula after TACE. A 67-year-old man, who had underwent TACE 6 months ago, presented cough and bile-colored sputum. He was diagnosed with lung abscess and hepatobronchial fistula. We performed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; however, there was no improvement in his symptoms. Thereafter, partial hepatectomy and repair of fistula were successively conducted.
