Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2019 Jun;52(3):174-177. 10.5090/kjtcs.2019.52.3.174.

Successful Diagnosis and Treatment of a Pancreaticopleural Fistula in a Patient Presenting with Unusual Empyema and Hemoptysis

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  • 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea. doctorahn02@hanmail.net

Abstract

Pancreaticopleural fistula (PPF) is a rare complication in patients with pancreatitis. Its symptoms are similar to those of empyema or pleural effusion; therefore, it is important to consider PPF in the differential diagnosis. Herein, we describe the diagnosis and treatment of PPF in a patient presenting with unusual empyema and delayed hemoptysis.

Keyword

Pleural diseases; Pleural effusion; Empyema; Thoracoscopy; Video-assisted thoracic surgery; Magnetic resonance imaging

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis*
Diagnosis, Differential
Empyema*
Fistula*
Hemoptysis*
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Pancreatitis
Pleural Diseases
Pleural Effusion
Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted
Thoracoscopy
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