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ArticleBMC anesthesiology2026

Anesthetic management of a patient with acquired bronchobiliary fistula: a case report.

Wei Zhao, Baoli Cheng

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Article in BMC anesthesiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Wei ZhaoDepartment of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 1367# West Wenyi Road, Yuhang District, Hangzhou, 310000, Zhejiang, China.
Baoli ChengDepartment of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 1367# West Wenyi Road, Yuhang District, Hangzhou, 310000, Zhejiang, China. chengbaoli1979@zju.edu.cn.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China Nos. 82372177
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBronchobiliary Fistula (BBF), a rare abnormal connection between the biliary tract and bronchial tree, typically arises from hepatobiliary surgery, infection, or trauma. Perioperative anesthetic management presents substantial challenges due to risks of pulmonary aspiration, cross-contamination, and respiratory compromise. CASE PRESENTATION: A 61-year-old female with a history of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma resection developed cough, fever, and bilious sputum. Imaging confirmed BBF with bilateral pneumonia. She underwent re-exploration and fistula repair. Anesthetic management included: left-sided Double-Lumen Tube placed under bronchoscopic guidance for lung isolation; lung-protective ventilation (low tidal volume, Positive End-Expiratory Pressure, intermittent recruitment maneuvers); anti-inflammatory therapy; goal-directed fluid management; temperature preservation; invasive hemodynamic monitoring; and multidisciplinary coordination.

conclusionsSuccessful anesthetic management of BBF requires meticulous lung isolation to prevent contralateral lung contamination, individualized ventilation strategies to minimize lung injury, and comprehensive perioperative planning involving surgeons, intensivists, and anesthesiologists. This case highlights the importance of a structured, physiology-based approach in rare, high-risk clinical scenarios.

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AnesthesiaBiliary FistulaBronchial FistulaBronchoscopyFemaleHumansMiddle AgedAnesthetic ManagementBronchobiliary FistulaDouble-Lumen TubeLung IsolationOne-Lung VentilationProtective Ventilation

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PMID41840504
PMCPMC13104300

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