TY - JOUR
T1 - Colobronchial fistula
T2 - An unusual complication after peritonectomy and hyperthermic intra-peritoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)
AU - Laterza, Barbara
AU - Baratti, Dario
AU - Cozzi, Guido
AU - Kusamura, Shigeki
AU - Oliva, Grazia Daniela
AU - Gavazzi, Cecilia
AU - Fumagalli, Luca
AU - Sironi, Alessandro
AU - Sabia, Domenico
AU - Deraco, Marcello
PY - 2009/1
Y1 - 2009/1
N2 - Background: Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is an innovative approach to peritoneal carcinomatosis. Due to the complexity of the combined procedure, high rates of potentially life-threatening complications have been reported. This is the first report of colobronchial fistula following CRS and HIPEC. Case Report: A 70-year-old woman underwent CRS and HIPEC for papillary well-differentiated peritoneal mesothelioma. During the postoperative course, recurrent pneumonia occurred and bacteria of intestinal origin were isolated from expectorated sputum. Water-soluble contrast studies revealed direct communication between the left colon flexure and the bronchial tree. After appropriate medical and supportive therapies, the patient underwent resection of the splenic flexure and immediate anastomosis with complete recovery. Conclusion: Colobronchial fistula is a rare and potentially lethal complication of CRS and HIPEC. A suggestive clinical picture and contrast studies allow conclusive diagnosis to be made. Surgery is a safe and effective therapeutic option.
AB - Background: Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is an innovative approach to peritoneal carcinomatosis. Due to the complexity of the combined procedure, high rates of potentially life-threatening complications have been reported. This is the first report of colobronchial fistula following CRS and HIPEC. Case Report: A 70-year-old woman underwent CRS and HIPEC for papillary well-differentiated peritoneal mesothelioma. During the postoperative course, recurrent pneumonia occurred and bacteria of intestinal origin were isolated from expectorated sputum. Water-soluble contrast studies revealed direct communication between the left colon flexure and the bronchial tree. After appropriate medical and supportive therapies, the patient underwent resection of the splenic flexure and immediate anastomosis with complete recovery. Conclusion: Colobronchial fistula is a rare and potentially lethal complication of CRS and HIPEC. A suggestive clinical picture and contrast studies allow conclusive diagnosis to be made. Surgery is a safe and effective therapeutic option.
KW - Colobronchial fistula
KW - Intraperitioneal hyperthermic perfusion
KW - Locoregional chemotherapy
KW - Peritonectomy
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M3 - Article
C2 - 19368141
AN - SCOPUS:63049089893
VL - 23
SP - 151
EP - 154
JO - In Vivo
JF - In Vivo
SN - 0258-851X
IS - 1
ER -