Pleuropancreatic fistula: endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and computed tomography

Journal Article · Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.142.6.1151· OSTI ID:6749164

McCarthy, S; Pellegrini, C A; Moss, A A; Way, L W

The complementary use of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and computed tomography in the diagnosis and management of pleuropancreatic fistulas is described in relation to four cases in which computed tomography revealedthe thoracic extension of a pancreatic fistula not demonstrable by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, although the latter indicated an abnormal pancreatic duct. The complementary use of both techniques may be necessary to define the pathologic anatomy so that the appropriate therapy, particularly the surgical approach, can be decided.

• Research Organization: Univ. of California School of Medicine, San Francisco
• OSTI ID: 6749164
• Journal Information: AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States), Vol. 142:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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