[Pancreatic fistulas: evaluation of medical treatment in 50 observed cases]

Chir Ital. 1983 Dec;35(6):993-1002.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The authors, on the basis of their experience concerning the observation and treatment of 50 patients sucering from "pure" pancreatic fistula, appraise the results of the therapy adopted. From their experience it results the Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is the choice protection in such patients. They report some encouraging preliminary results through the use of Somatostatin.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Pancreatic Fistula / drug therapy
  • Pancreatic Fistula / etiology
  • Pancreatic Fistula / therapy*
  • Parenteral Nutrition, Total
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Somatostatin / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Somatostatin