[Hepatobronchial Fistula and Lung Abscess after Transarterial Chemoembolization].

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[Hepatobronchial Fistula and Lung Abscess after Transarterial Chemoembolization].

Korean J Gastroenterol. 2017 May 25;69(5):316-320

Authors: Lee K, Song JE, Jeong HS, Kim DY

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.

PMID: 28539038 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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