Massive Right-sided Pleural Effusion due to Pancreaticopleural Fistula: A Rare Case Report

Massive Right-sided Pleural Effusion due to Pancreaticopleural Fistula: A Rare Case Report

Pancreaticopleural Fistula (PPF), a rare occurrence, is characterised by an abnormal connection between pleural and peritoneal cavity. It forms usually due to the rupture of pancreatic pseudocyst. Pancreatic pseudocyst is formed due to the repeated episodes of acute or chronic pancreatitis. Most pan...

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Main Authors: Chirag H Chakravarti, Kaushani Hetalbhai Patel, Bhavesh M Patel, Arti D Shah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
alcoholic
contrast enhanced computed tomography
pleural tapping
recurrent pancreatitis
Online Access:https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/17311/60273_CE[Ra1]_F(KR)_PF1(JY_SS)_PFA(JY_KM)_PN(KM).pdf

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