Pancreatic fistula history and symptoms

Revision as of 18:59, 25 March 2021 by Zamani (talk | contribs) (→‎History)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Pancreatic fistula Microchapters

Home

Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Pancreatic fistula from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Chest X Ray

CT

MRI

ERCP

Ultrasound

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Pancreatic fistula history and symptoms On the Web

Most recent articles

Most cited articles

Review articles

CME Programs

Powerpoint slides

Images

American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Pancreatic fistula history and symptoms

All Images
X-rays
Echo & Ultrasound
CT Images
MRI

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse

NICE Guidance

FDA on Pancreatic fistula history and symptoms

CDC on Pancreatic fistula history and symptoms

Pancreatic fistula history and symptoms in the news

Blogs on Pancreatic fistula history and symptoms

Directions to Hospitals Treating Pancreatic fistula

Risk calculators and risk factors for Pancreatic fistula history and symptoms

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

Please help WikiDoc by adding more content here. It's easy! Click here to learn about editing.

Overview

History

A pancreatic fistula with leakage of fluid can be diagnosed in some cases with typical history and clinical presentation, such as patient presenting with pancreatitis followed by recurrence, persistent symptoms or post pancreatic resection fluid drainage with increase amylase level. However, most cases are far more challenging which require imaging techniques and examination of the fluid samples withdrawn from the leak to help diagnose the fistula.[1]

Symptoms

  • Marked recent weight loss is a major clinical manifestation
  • Unresponsiveness of the ascites to diuretics is an additional diagnostic clue.

References

  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.

Template:WH Template:WS