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Endoscopy 1983; 15(2): 73-74
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021471
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Pancreatico-pleural Fistula with Chronic Pleural Effusion - Endoscopic-retrograde Visualization and Therapy by Ultrasonically - Guided Drainage

L. Greiner, P. Prohm
  • Medical Department and the Surgical Department of the St. Joseph Hospital, Wuppertal
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

In a patient with alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis, a large chronic left-sided pleural effusion persisted after partial pancreatectomy (resection of the pancreatic tail). ERCP outlined a transdiaphragmatic fistula between the duct of the remaining pancreas and the pleural cavity. The effusion was removed by ultrasound-assisted thoracocentesis, and the fistulous canal was obliterated permanently.

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Pancreatico-pleural fistula - ERP - Ultrasonically - guided drainage

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