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Conservative management of a transdiaphragmatic fistula.

Authors :
Gee I
Wood GM
Source :
Thorax [Thorax] 2000 May; Vol. 55 (5), pp. 438-9.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Case reports of transdiaphragmatic fistulas connecting subphrenic collections and empyemas are uncommon. We report the rare complication of a fistulous connection between a subphrenic collection and the bronchial tree.

Subjects

Subjects :
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Humans
Male
Bronchial Fistula therapy
Fistula therapy
Subphrenic Abscess therapy

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Language :
English
ISSN :
0040-6376
Volume :
55
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Thorax
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10770829
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/thorax.55.5.438
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