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
- KMID: 2455163
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5090/kjtcs.2019.52.3.174
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.
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