Venobronchial Fistula: A Rare Complication of Central Venous Catheterization for Parenteral Hyperalimentation

Venobronchial fistula, a rare complication of long-term parenteral hyperalimentation is described. The complication was successfully treated by partial withdrawal of the silicone elastomer catheter into a fresh central venous channel. Slowly progressive thrombosis and necrosis along the course of the silicone elastomer catheter is suggested as the cause of the fistula.