Biliary fistula 5059213 223579091 2008-07-04T18:32:56Z Arcadian 104523 icd9 {{Infobox_Disease | Name = {{PAGENAME}} | Image = Duodeno Biliary Fistula 08786.jpg | Caption = Duodeno Biliary Fistula | DiseasesDB = | ICD10 = {{ICD10|K|83|3|k|80}} | ICD9 = {{ICD9|576.4}} | ICDO = | OMIM = | MedlinePlus = | eMedicineSubj = | eMedicineTopic = | MeshID = D001658 | }} A '''biliary fistula''', a type of [[fistula]] where [[bile]] leaks from the [[bile ducts]] into outside areas, can occur as a complication following biliary [[Physical trauma|trauma]], either [[iatrogenic]] or a result of a penetrating injury. Pain may occur if the leaked bile is also [[infected]], which can subsequently lead to biliary [[peritonitis]]. Extensive [[ascites]] may accumulate, especially in the setting of sterile bile leakage, which is often asymptomatic in nature. [[Category:Hepatology]] {{disease-stub}} {{Gastroenterology}}