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This case aims to highlight successful management of a bronchobiliary fistula during liver transplantation.

C45-02 A Case of Bronchobiliary Fistula Managed During Liver Transplantation

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This case aims to highlight successful management of a bronchobiliary fistula during liver transplantation.
Described a 54-year-old man with hepatitis B-associated liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.
Used imaging techniques like computed tomography and fluoroscopy to confirm diagnosis.
Implemented a surgical strategy involving thoracic surgery repair during liver transplantation.
Contrast extravasation confirmed bronchobiliary fistula during imaging.
Patient experienced massive air leak and required endobronchial blockade for lung ventilation.
The patient recovered well post-transplantation following successful repair of the bronchopleural fistula.

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Case reports successful management of bronchobiliary fistula during liver transplantation, indicating effective surgical strategies.

Johnson et al. (2026) studied this question.

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