Surgical management of pancreaticopleural fistula with video-assisted retroperitoneal pancreatic debridement: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2019.10.068
Abstract: Abstract Introduction Pancreaticopleural fistula is a rare complication of both acute and chronic pancreatitis. Here, we present a case of a pancreaticopleural fistula treated with Video-Assisted Retroperitoneal Debridement (VARD). Case presentation A 52-year-old male with… read more here.
Keywords: fistula; management; video assisted; assisted retroperitoneal ... See more keywords
Pancreaticopleural fistula: a rare cause of pleural empyema
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DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2018.1470293
Abstract: Abstract Aim: Pancreaticopleural fistula (PPF) is a rare complication of acute or chronic pancreatitis. When the pancreatic duct disrupts, pancreatic fluid may leak into the retroperitoneum and fistulate into the pleural cavity. Patients usually present… read more here.
Keywords: pancreatitis; ppf; fistula rare; pancreaticopleural fistula ... See more keywords
Recognizing and Managing Pancreaticopleural Fistulas in Children
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DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2022.2103603
Abstract: Abstract Background: Pancreaticopleural fistula, an abnormal communication between the pancreas and the pleural cavity, is a rare complication of pancreatic disease in children and is mainly associated with acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, trauma or iatrogenicinjury.… read more here.
Keywords: pancreaticopleural fistula; fistulas children; recognizing managing; pancreaticopleural fistulas ... See more keywords
Pancreaticopleural fistula: an uncommon cause of amylase-rich pleural effusion
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-236232
Abstract: Pancreaticopleural fistula (PPF) causing pleural effusion as a complication of chronic pancreatitis is a rare finding. We present this finding in a 52-year-old man with a medical history significant for alcohol abuse, acute on chronic… read more here.
Keywords: fistula uncommon; pleural effusion; uncommon cause; pancreaticopleural fistula ... See more keywords
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in the treatment of pancreaticopleural fistula in children
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DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i37.5718
Abstract: BACKGROUND Pancreaticopleural fistula (PPF) is a rare disease, especially in children. Conservative treatment and surgery are traditional therapies, but surgery is invasive. The emergence of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has provided a new noninvasive treatment… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; cholangiopancreatography; treatment; gastroenterology ... See more keywords