Pleural effusions associated with pancreaticopleural fistula.
Two cases of pancreaticopleural fistula are reported. The delay in diagnosis and extensive investigations performed highlight the need for pleural fluid amylase estimation at an early stage.
Williams
S G
SG
Department of Gastroenterology, Charing Cross Hospital, London.
Bhupalan
A
A
Zureikat
N
N
Thuluvath
P J
PJ
Santis
G
G
Theodorou
N
N
Westaby
D
D
D000328:Adult; 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*