A Case of Pancreaticopleural Fistula Causing Gross Right Hydrothorax

Authors

  • Foram Ruparel Department of Respiratory Medicine, Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences and GK General Hospital, Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujarat-370001
  • Chandrahas Padvi Department of Respiratory Medicine, Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences and GK General Hospital, Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujarat-370001
  • Kamal Kava Department of Respiratory Medicine, Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences and GK General Hospital, Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujarat-370001
  • Kalpesh Patel Department of Respiratory Medicine, Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences and GK General Hospital, Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujarat-370001

Keywords:

Pancreaticopleural fistula, Hydrothorax, ERCP, MRCP

Abstract

Hydrothorax due to a pancreaticopleural fistula (PPF) is an uncommon complication of acute pancreatitis. In patients with a history of pancreatitis, diagnosis is based on detection of amylase in the pleural exudate. For detection of pancreaticopleural disruption imaging, particularly magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)is helpful. For management purpose invasive methods such as thoracocentesis and pancreatic duct drainage or pancreatic resection procedures are preferred. Here we are presenting a case of 40 years old male with pancreaticopleural fistula having right sided gross hydrothorax. Patient was managed conservatively.

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Published

2023-10-26

How to Cite

Ruparel, F., Padvi, C., Kava, K., & Patel, K. (2023). A Case of Pancreaticopleural Fistula Causing Gross Right Hydrothorax. GAIMS Journal of Medical Sciences, 4(1 (Jan-Jun), 64–67. Retrieved from https://gjms.gaims.ac.in/index.php/gjms/article/view/158