Enterogenic empyema complicating colobronchial fistula: a case report

Enterogenic empyema complicating colobronchial fistula: a case report

Abstract Background Enterogenic empyema is an uncommon complication of colobronchial fistula (CBF). We reported a case of enterogenic empyema patient after surgery for CBF. Case presentation A 66-year-old gentleman presented with persistent fever and repeated hemoptysis for 8 months. Computed tomogr...

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Main Authors: Yong Yang, Jinghu He, Wei Wang, Ang Li, Gening Jiang, Hantao Wang, Liang Duan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
General
Empyema
Colobronchial fistula
Lobectomy
Hemicolectomy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-020-01211-1

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