Pleurocutaneous Fistulas of Fecopneumothorax: Unusual Complications of Penetrating Thoracic Trauma Due to Zebu Gord

Year 2020, Volume: 6 Issue: 2, 80 - 86, 23.06.2020

Narindra Njarasoa Mihaja Razafimanjato Odilon G Tsiambanizafy Tsiry Dn Ravelomihary Manjakaniaina Ravoatrarilandy Auberlin F Rakototitana Hanitrala Jl Rakotovao

https://doi.org/10.5455/umj.20200422034809

Abstract

Introduction: Our case highlights an extremely rare colopleural fistula in the setting of post-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia following penetrating wound thoracic of zebu gord with delayed presentation, suspected clinic-radiologically and confirmed on surgery.
Case presentation: A 60-year old moribund male with three months history of open-chest penetrating due to zebu gord, came to the emergency department with a clinical presentation of sepsis syndrome and a deterioration of the general status. On examination, the patient cachectic presented a fecopurulent liquid drainage from an orifice in the anterolateral region of left hemithorax with necrotizing fasciitis. A chest X-ray showed uncompressing hydropneumothorax in the left pleural cavity.
Conclusion: The patient we report had the most serious complications of post-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia, fecopneumothorax, pleurocutaneous fistula, and necrotizing fasciitis. An emergency laparotomy was carried out. The problem was successfully treated by colon resection anastomosis, pleurectomy, and negative pressure therapy.

Keywords

Fistula, fecopneumothorax, Thoracic Trauma

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