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Left-Sided Lung Abscess, Complicated with Bronchoperitoneal Fistula: Case Report Cover

Left-Sided Lung Abscess, Complicated with Bronchoperitoneal Fistula: Case Report

By: I. Lytvynenko and  S. Sopotensky  
Open Access
|Feb 2026

Abstract

Bronchogenic lung abscess complicated by the development of a bronchoperi-toneal fistula is an extremely rare and potentially life-threatening condition. It may be associated with severe sepsis, air leakage, and often requires urgent surgical treatment supported by an interdisciplinary team and intensive care management. We present a case of an 18-year-old male patient who was transferred to our institution with a left lower lobe lung abscess, developed secondary to massive bilateral pneumonia, and complicated by bron-choperitoneal fistula formation, diffuse fibrinopurulent peritonitis, and pneumoperitoneum. Complex surgical treatment was performed, followed by intensive postoperative care. The patient was successfully discharged on the 23rd postoperative day.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2026-0015 | Journal eISSN: 2719-5384 | Journal ISSN: 0324-1750
Language: English
Page range: 93 - 98
Submitted on: Aug 28, 2025
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Accepted on: Sep 1, 2025
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Published on: Feb 21, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2026 I. Lytvynenko, S. Sopotensky, published by Medical University - Sofia
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