(Journal Article): Open Transduodenal Stenting as an Option to Failed Endotherapy in Pancreatic Ascites
 
Taghavi SJ, Adamthwaite JA, Menon KV (Department of Academic Surgery, St James's University Hospital. Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, kvmenon@aol.com )
 
IN: JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 06(2):185-188

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ABSTRACT: CONTEXT: Pancreatic ascites is rare and thought to be due to rupture of a pancreatic pseudocyst, main pancreatic duct disruption or leakage from an unknown site. CASE REPORT: We report the case of a 33-year-old gentleman with a history of chronic alcoholic pancreatitis who presented with pancreatic ascites and was successfully treated with open transduodenal stenting and pancreatic and biliary sphincteroplasty. CONCLUSION: Open transduodenal stenting is an option to failed endotherapy in pancreatic ascites.

TYPE OF PUBLICATION: Case Report