Bronchoperitoneal and Enterocutaneous Fistula Development Following a Colorectal Anastomosis Leak

Hypoxic respiratory failure in acute appendicitis: A bronchoperitoneal fistula as the presenting symptom of appendicitis in the setting of pediatric COVID-19

“…This case was a rare presentation of a perforated appendicitis complicated by a bronchoperitoneal fistula. Previously, the literature has reported cases of bronchoperitoneal or broncho-abdominal fistulas from subphrenic abscesses including as a sequela of appendicitis [ 23 ], cholecystectomy [ 24 ], colorectal anastomotic leak [ 25 ], gastric leak status post laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy [ 26 ], and as a sequela of retained drains [ 27 ]. In each case, the presence of an intra-abdominal collection eroded through the diaphragm and eventually though the pleura and into an airway.…”