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Hepatobronchial fistula with percutaneous pyogenic abscess drainage of the liver

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Percutaneous abscess drainage has been successfully used in the treatment of hepatic abscesses. We present a case of a posttraumatic pyogenic liver abscess treated by CT-guided percutaneous catheter drainage with an unusual complication of a hepatobronchial fistula. Patient management and the subtle roentgenographic features of this case are presented. Early signs of hepatobronchial fistula including paroxysms of coughing and a peculiar metallic taste during the performance of an abscessogram are reported.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Radiology, University of California, Davis

    Matthew Nesper & John P. McGahan M.D.

  2. Medical Center, 4301 X Street, Room 109R, 95817, Sacramento, CA, USA

    Matthew Nesper & John P. McGahan M.D.

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Nesper, M., McGahan, J.P. Hepatobronchial fistula with percutaneous pyogenic abscess drainage of the liver. Gastrointest Radiol 10, 129–131 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01893086

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