Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Pancreatic ascites and pleural effusion].

R J Clos1, E O Figueroa

  • 1Servicio de Cirugía No. 1, Hospital Nacional de Clínicas, U.N.C. Santa Rosa, Córdoba.

Revista De La Facultad De Ciencias Medicas (Cordoba, Argentina)
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Pancreatic ascites, characterized by pancreatic fluid in the abdomen, can lead to pleural effusion. This case highlights successful treatment of pancreatic ascites and effusion via cystogastrostomy and transduodenal puncture.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

[EXPERIMENTAL PANCREATITIS AND ENZYME INHIBITORS; PRELIMINARY REPORT].

Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Medicas de Cordoba·1964
Same author

[(EXPERIMENTAL PANCREATITIS AND ENZYME INHIBITORS.)].

Anais paulistas de medicina e cirurgia·1963
Same author

[POST-OPERATIVE PHLEBITIS AND EMBOLISMS. THERAPEUTIC CRITERIA].

Anais paulistas de medicina e cirurgia·1963
Same author

[HIGH DIGESTIVE HEMORRHAGES. (CLASSIFICATION AND OUTLINE FOR THEIR STUDY)].

Anais paulistas de medicina e cirurgia·1963
Same author

[Intestinal sutures in one and two planes. (Experimental study)].

Anais paulistas de medicina e cirurgia·1963
Same author

[Surgery in Brazil].

Anais paulistas de medicina e cirurgia·1963

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Pancreatic ascites is the accumulation of pancreatic fluid in the peritoneal cavity due to pancreatic duct or pseudocyst leakage.
  • Diagnosis is confirmed by high protein and amylase levels in the ascites fluid.
  • Pancreatic ascites can present insidiously with symptoms like abdominal pain and weight loss.

Observation:

  • A case of alcoholic pancreatitis presenting with ascites and right-sided pleural effusion is described.
  • The patient exhibited significant abdominal pain, weight loss, and elevated serum amylase levels (>1024 U/D).
  • Computed tomography (CT) revealed ascites, right pleural effusion, and pancreatic pseudocysts in both the head (24 mm) and tail (77 mm).

Findings:

  • Pancreatic ascites with associated pleural effusion was diagnosed.
  • Two pancreatic pseudocysts, measuring 24 mm and 77 mm, were identified.
  • Elevated serum amylase confirmed pancreatic involvement.

Implications:

  • This case demonstrates a successful minimally invasive treatment approach for complex pancreatic ascites with pleural effusion.
  • Transgastric cystogastrostomy and transduodenal puncture effectively managed the pancreatic pseudocysts and resolved the ascites and effusion.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing pancreatic ascites and its complications.

Related Experiment Videos