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[Pancreaticopleural fistula].

H Cuykx1, P Theunissen, G Leyssens

  • 1Department of Radiology, St.Dimpnaziekenhuis, Geel, Belgium.

Journal Belge De Radiologie
|April 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

A pancreatico-pleural fistula caused a subdiaphragmatic collection and pleural effusion. Somatostatin treatment led to spontaneous closure of this rare pancreatic fistula, highlighting a successful conservative management approach.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Medical Case Study

Background:

  • Pancreatic fistulas are rare complications, often associated with pancreatitis or pseudocysts.
  • Pancreatico-pleural fistulas specifically involve abnormal communication between the pancreas and the pleural space.
  • Intra-abdominal fluid collections extending into the thorax present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with a subdiaphragmatic collection and massive right-sided pleural effusion.
  • Imaging revealed a fistulous tract extending from an intra-abdominal pancreatic pseudocyst through the diaphragm into the mediastinum and right pleural cavity.
  • The patient had no prior history of pancreatic disease.

Findings:

  • The pancreatico-pleural fistula was confirmed as the cause of the pleural effusion and subdiaphragmatic collection.
  • Conservative management with somatostatin infusion was initiated.
  • The fistula demonstrated spontaneous closure after three weeks of somatostatin therapy.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for pancreatic pseudocysts to form fistulous tracts into the pleural space.
  • Somatostatin therapy can be effective in promoting the spontaneous closure of pancreatico-pleural fistulas.
  • Early recognition and conservative management may prevent the need for more invasive procedures in select cases.

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