Pancreaticopleural fistula presenting as right-sided hemothorax

Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 Apr;87(4):1262-4. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.08.058.

Abstract

Pancreaticopleural fistula represents a rare complication of pancreatitis. We report the case of a pancreaticopleural fistula presenting as recurrent right-sided hemothorax in a 43-year-old man. The patient was successfully treated with open surgical drainage and decortication, followed by octreotide, total parenteral nutrition, and stent placement in the pancreatic duct.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
  • Digestive System Fistula / complications*
  • Hemothorax / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pancreatic Diseases / complications*
  • Pleural Diseases / complications*
  • Respiratory Tract Fistula / complications*
  • Stents