Biliary-Pleural Fistula following Portal Vein Embolization for Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma
Biliary-pleural fistula (BPF), an abnormal communication between the biliary tract and pleural space, is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication following percutaneous biliary intervention. We report a case of BPF following portal vein embolization (PVE) in a 79-year-old woman with obst...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2017-05-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/475754 |