Pancreatic internal fistula to the left pleural cavity.
A case of recurrent pancreaticopleural effusion is presented. The pleural effusion with high enzyme and protein contents resulted from a pancreatic internal fistula to the left pleural cavity. A sinus tract passing through esophageal hiatus was demonstrated by the endoscopic retrograde pancreatography (ERP). Surgical intervention afforded complete relief of abdominal pain and elimination of the pleural effusion.
D005402:Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010185:Pancreatic Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology*