Preoperative demonstration of pancreatic fistula by endoscopic pancreatography in a patient with pancreatic ascites.
Endoscopic pancreatography was useful in demonstrating pancreatic ductal obstruction, fistula, and pseudocyst in the preoperative evaluation of a patient with pancreatic ascites. Surgical exploration confirmed the preoperative findings and Roux-en-Y cystojejunostomy was performed. Some salient features of pancreatic ascites are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001201:Ascites / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010179:Pancreas / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010181:Pancreatic Cyst / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D010183:Pancreatic Ducts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D010185:Pancreatic Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography