[Pancreatic ascites (author's transl)]. / Pankreatischer Aszites

Pancreatic ascites occurs in cases of pancreatic ducts being damaged or discontinued due to pancreatitis or pancreatic trauma. Serum amylase, amylase and protein levels in ascites fluid are found to be elevated in cases of pancreatic ascites and a pancreatogram made during the operation confirms it. Various operations and sometimes a simple abdominal drainage are performed for treating pancreatic ascites.