Complications and management of bronchobiliary fistula following microwave ablation for hepatic malignancy: a retrospective analysis
Bronchobiliary fistula is a rare but serious complication of microwave ablation for hepatic malignancy, marked by biliptysis as a key symptom. Sputum bilirubin testing offers a simple diagnostic tool. Minimally invasive treatments like percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage and endoscopic nasobiliary drainage are effective, while surgery may be needed for refractory cases. Early intervention improves outcomes.
Authors
- Zhiwei Xiao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5522-2813)
- Chengyu Shi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1342-7543)
- Jiquan Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0761-9458)
- Xiaofan Bu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4729-1728)
- Kui Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3503-1563)
- Liping Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7864-6675)
- Li Lü (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0915-1588)
- Yinxiang Wu
Institutions
- Second Military Medical University (CN)
- Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Cancer
- Published
- 2025-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-025-14988-y
- Primary Topic
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00