Pancreatic-pleural fistula presenting as epigastric pain

We are reporting a case of a pancreatic-pleural fistula causing epigastric pain. Chest radiograph revealed pleural effusion reaching the seventh rib. Thoracocentesis was performed and 1600 mL of brownish fluid was removed, which showed an elevated amylase level. Ultimately, the diagnosis was confirmed by computed tomography. Due to the failure of medical and endoscopic treatment, the decision was made to perform surgery. It resulted in total pancreatectomy.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:92

Enthalten in:

Polski przeglad chirurgiczny - 92(2020), 4 vom: 05. Mai, Seite 54-57

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Bąk, Michał [VerfasserIn]
Murawa, Dawid [VerfasserIn]

Links:

Volltext

Themen:

Alcohol abuse
Case Reports
Journal Article
Pancreatic-pleural fistula
Pancreatitis

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 09.11.2021

Date Revised 09.11.2021

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.5604/01.3001.0014.1177

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM314802630