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Biliary fistula
Introduction
Overview
Overview
A biliary fistula, a type of fistula where bile leaks from the bile ducts into outside areas, can occur as a complication following biliary trauma, either iatrogenic or a result of a penetrating injury.
Pain may occur if the leaked bile is also infected, which can subsequently lead to biliary peritonitis. Extensive ascites may accumulate, especially in the setting of sterile bile leakage, which is often asymptomatic in nature.
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Biliary fistula overview from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Natural History
Complications
Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Prevention
References
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Historical Perspective
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Overview
Historical Perspective
- Biliary fistula was first mentioned by Thomas Bartholin, a Danish physician, in 1654, and described by Thilesus for the first time in 1670.
- In 1890, Ludwig Georg Courvoisier, a Swiss surgeon was the first to report 169 cases of external biliary fistulas.[1]
References
- ↑ Corvera, Carlos U.; Jarnagin, William R.; Blumgart, Leslie H. (2012). “Biliary fistulae”: 644–669.e5. doi:10.1016/B978-1-4377-1454-8.00110-7.
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Classification
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Pathophysiology
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Pathophysiology
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Pathophysiology
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Causes
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Causes
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Differentiating Biliary fistula from other Diseases
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Differential Diagnosis
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Epidemiology and Demographics
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Risk Factors
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Screening
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Overview
There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for biliary fistula.
Screening
There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for biliary fistula.
References
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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
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Natural History
Complications
Prognosis
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Diagnosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohammadhossein Moshkelgosha, M.D.[2]