Pancreatobiliary Reflux Resulting in Pancreatic Ascites and Choleperitoneum after Gallbladder Perforation

A 65-year-old man with chronic hepatitis C and no history of alcohol abuse was admitted to our liver unit for the recent development of massive ascites and presumed hepatorenal syndrome. In the preceding two weeks, he had received medical treatment for acute pancreatitis and cholecystitis. Abdominal...

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Main Authors: Rachele Rapetti, Elena Scaglia, Stefano Fangazio, Michela Emma Burlone, Monica Leutner, Mario Pirisi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2008-11-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/161567