Description

Primary tuberculous bronchial fistula with bacteriological or histological confirmation refers to a pathological connection between the bronchial tubes and surrounding structures due to tuberculosis infection, confirmed through laboratory testing. This condition can lead to significant respiratory complications and requires careful clinical management.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term is used in specialized medical contexts, particularly in pulmonology and infectious disease. Common variants that may be heard include 'fístula bronquial por tuberculosis', which is more colloquial. It is important to maintain the formal terminology to ensure clarity in clinical discussions.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with a Primary tuberculous bronchial fistula with bacteriological or histological confirmation after extensive testing.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con una fístula bronquial tuberculosa primaria con confirmación bacteriológica o histológica tras pruebas exhaustivas.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'fístula bronquial' without specifying 'tuberculosa'; mispronouncing 'tuberculosa' as 'tubercolosa'; mixing up with other forms of bronchial fistulas.