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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Interventional Endoscopy

Background:

  • Mediastinal pseudocysts and pancreaticopleural fistulas are rare but serious complications of acute pancreatitis.
  • Management strategies lack standardization, posing a clinical challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of a patient with mediastinal pseudocysts and pancreaticopleural fistula secondary to acute pancreatitis.
  • To discuss optimal diagnostic and treatment strategies for these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of a 43-year-old patient with symptoms of pleural effusion.
  • Diagnostic workup included pleural fluid analysis and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
  • Interventions involved pancreatic stent placement and bilateral pleural drainage.

Main Results:

  • Pleural fluid analysis confirmed a high amylase concentration, indicative of a pancreaticopleural fistula.
  • ERCP revealed pancreatic duct disruption with contrast extravasation into the thoracic cavity.
  • Following stent placement and pleural drainage, the patient's condition improved, with resolution of pseudocysts and effusions on CT scan.

Conclusions:

  • Pancreatic thoracic pseudocysts and fistulas require a multidisciplinary approach for effective management.
  • ERCP with stent placement and pleural drainage can be a successful treatment strategy.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in patients with these rare complications.