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A Case of Massive Pleural Effusion Due to Pancreaticopleural Fistula

Thangamalar V .

Abstract


Pleural effusion secondary to pancreaticopleural fistula is a rare complication of acute and chronic pancreatitis. The classical finding pointing to diagnosis of Pancreaticopleural fistula is high amylase in pleural fluid, and early intervention can prevent recurrent effusions.

 


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A. R. Dhebri and N. Ferran, “Nonsurgical management of pancreaticopleural fistula,” Journal of the Pancreas, vol. 6, no.2, pp. 152–161, 2005

D. C. Rockey and J. P. Cello, “Pancreaticopleural fistula: report of 7 patients and review of the literature,” Medicine, vol. 69, no. 6, pp. 332–344, 1990


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