A Case of Pancreaticopleural Fistula Causing Gross Right Hydrothorax
Hydrothorax due to a pancreaticopleural fistula (PPF) is an uncommon complication of acute pancreatitis. In patients with a history of pancreatitis, diagnosis is based on detection of amylase in the pleural exudate. For detection of pancreaticopleural disruption imaging, particularl...
Main Authors: | Foram Ruparel, Chandrahas Padvi, Kamal Kava, Kalpesh Patel |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences
2023-10-01
|
Series: | GAIMS Journal of Medical Sciences |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://gjms.gaims.ac.in/index.php/gjms/article/view/158/109 |
Similar Items
-
Pancreaticopleural Fistula: A Cause of Recurrent Pleural Effusions in Chronic Pancreatitis
by: Ayah Megahed, et al.
Published: (2021-01-01) -
Pancreaticopleural fistula in children: Report of 2 cases
by: Tran Thanh Tri, MD, PhD, et al.
Published: (2022-03-01) -
Two Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis Complicated by a Pancreaticopleural Fistula
by: Jordy J.S. Kiewiet, et al.
Published: (2009-04-01) -
Right-Sided pancreaticopleural fistula: An unusual presentation of chronic pancreatitis
by: V Tamilarasan, et al.
Published: (2018-01-01) -
Recognizing and Managing Pancreaticopleural Fistulas in Children
by: Konstantina Dimopoulou, et al.
Published: (2022-08-01)