Fistula formation complicating pancreatic abscess.
Internal fistula formation is a rare complication of pancreatic abscess or pseudocyst; a fairly extensive search of the literature has produced only 47 cases. Common factors in the aetiology, presentation and management are discussed, and a further case is reported which demonstrates many features of this unusual condition.
D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D010185:Pancreatic Fistula / Q000209:etiology*