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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Pleural or ascitic fluid should be sent for analysis. An elevated amylase level, usually > 1,000 IU/L, with protein levels over 3.0 g/dL is diagnostic. Complete blood count is necessary to check for any ongoing infection or hemorrhage. Complete metabolic panel including inflammatory markers, serum electrolytes, liver function tests, calcium, albumin, amylase and lipase should be sent to laboratory for evaluation. Furthermore, pancreatic fistula leak presenting as ascites or pleural effusion should be analyzed for fluid protein, albumin, lactate dehydrogenase, glucose, gram cultures and total cell count.

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  1. Larsen M, Kozarek R (2014). "Management of pancreatic ductal leaks and fistulae". J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 29 (7): 1360–70. doi:10.1111/jgh.12574. PMID 24650171.
  2. Morgan KA, Adams DB (2007). "Management of internal and external pancreatic fistulas". Surg Clin North Am. 87 (6): 1503–13, x. doi:10.1016/j.suc.2007.08.008. PMID 18053844.

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