A broncho-biliary fistula probably due to exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis. A short review of the literature.

Broncho-biliary fistulae are generally secondary to echinococcal abscesses in the liver, less frequently to trauma, penetrating or not. A third group seems to follow biliary tract obstruction, surgical or non surgical. Congenital broncho-biliary fistulae seem to be extremely rare. We present here a case of broncho-biliary fistula probably secondary to an exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis. Liberal surgical drainage, safe closure of the diaphragm and early surgical intervention are mandatory and are emphasized.