Clinlcal application of non-operative management in the treatment of external pancreatic fistula:a report of 18 cases
- VernacularTitle:非手术治疗胰外瘘的体会:附18例报告
- Author:
Ping JIN
;
Jianhua WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
EXTERNAL PANCREATIC HSTULA/ther;
PANCREAS DISEASES/surg;
POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
2001;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the effect of non-operative management in the treatment of external pancreatic fistula(EPF). Methods 18 cases of EPF underwent non-operative treatment were analyzed retrospectively . The causes of EPF, the criteria of case selection were summarized respectively. the non- operative treatments methods and the change of drainage volume after the treatment were analyzed.Results After the non-operative treatment,the drainage volume reduced gradually,and all the 18 cases were curred in 1 to 8 (averaged 5.5) months.No recurrence happened after the drainage withdrawn.There were no other severe complications except 4 pancreatic pseudocysts formation. Conclusions Non-operative treatment plays an important role in the treatment of EPF.It could reduce patients' sufferings.The choice of the method should be according to patients' condition.
