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Cholobronchial fistula caused by an hepatic hydatid cyst
E. Perraki, A. Haniïtïu, S. Parastatidis, A. Ghiatas, G. Kouppari, N. Anastasiou,
A. Damianos
SUMMARY: We report a 67 years old woman with cholobronchial fistula
due to hydatic disease. Fistula was suspected at her presentation, after clinical
picture and serologic evaluations. Diagnosis was confirmed by sputum analysis,
which revealed hooklets and biliary components. The patient underwent emergency
surgical treatment. Pneumon 2001, 14(1):86-93
Key words: Liver, hydatid cyst, complications, echinococcus, cholobronchial
fistula, diagnosis, hydatid disease, surgical treatment.
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