Successful Diagnosis and Treatment of a Pancreaticopleural Fistula in a Patient Presenting with Unusual Empyema and Hemoptysis
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
;
: 174-177, 2019.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-939215
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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English
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The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Year:
2019
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