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Medical Case Studies
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Medical Case Studies
Pancreatic fistula
Pancreatic fistula
A pancreatic fistula is an abnormal communication between the pancreas and other organs due to leakage of pancreatic secretions from damaged pancreatic ducts. An external pancreatic fistula is one that communicates with the skin, and is also known as a pancreaticocutaneous fistula, whereas an internal pancreatic fistula communicates with other internal organs or spaces. Pancreatic fistulas can be caused by pancreatic disease, trauma, or surgery.
Pancreatic fistula - List of case studies
- Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas
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greater frequency. They account for fewer than 10% of all pancreatic malignancies, but up to 30% of pancreatic resections performed, and ... significant postoperative complication is pancreatic fistula , occurring around 25% of the time in skilled hands (for both head and ...