Endoscopically inserted stent as treatment for pancreatic ascites. A case report

Acta Radiol. 1997 Jul;38(4 Pt 1):550-2. doi: 10.1080/02841859709174385.

Abstract

After 3 weeks of unsuccessful conservative treatment, a pancreatic fistula with peritoneal fluid collection was managed with the endoscopic insertion of a stent from the duodenum into the pancreatic duct beyond the origin of the fistula. The patient who presented contraindications at surgery, made a remarkable recovery. At stent-retrieval, however, a stricture formation was seen in the main pancreatic duct.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ascites / therapy
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pancreatic Ducts
  • Pancreatic Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreatic Fistula / etiology
  • Pancreatic Fistula / therapy*
  • Pancreatitis, Alcoholic / complications
  • Stents*