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Pleural effusion with pancreaticopleural fistula.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  4685624     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Three patients with pleural effusion were found to have pancreaticopleural fistulas passing through an opening in the diaphragm are reported. In one case the effusion was purulent and originated from an abscess of the pancreas. Retrograde pancreatography during operation defined the course of the fistula. In two other cases the fistula was demonstrated by radiography after intrapleural injection of contrast medium. The diagnostic importance of injecting contrast medium early into the pleural cavity in cases of effusion rich in amylase, before lung expansion obscures the fistula, is emphasized. Cases of pancreaticopleural fistula may be commoner than supposed.
Authors:
M Tombroff; A Loicq; J P De Koster; L Engleholm; J P Govaerts
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  British medical journal     Volume:  1     ISSN:  0007-1447     ISO Abbreviation:  Br Med J     Publication Date:  1973 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1973-04-02     Completed Date:  1973-04-02     Revised Date:  2010-10-26    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0372673     Medline TA:  Br Med J     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  330-1     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Abscess / complications
Adult
Aged
Amylases
Contrast Media
Diaphragm
Fistula / complications*,  radiography
Humans
Male
Pancreatic Fistula / complications*,  radiography
Pleural Diseases / complications*,  radiography
Pleural Effusion / complications*,  enzymology,  radiography
Suppuration
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Contrast Media; EC 3.2.1.-/Amylases
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