Successful Diagnosis and Treatment of a Pancreaticopleural Fistula in a Patient Presenting with Unusual Empyema and Hemoptysis
10.5090/kjtcs.2019.52.3.174
- Author:
Eunji KIM
1
;
Hyo Yeong AHN
;
Yeong Dae KIM
;
Hoseok I
;
Jeong Su CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea. doctorahn02@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2019;52(3):174-177
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Pancreaticopleural fistula (PPF) is a rare complication in patients with pancreatitis. Its symptoms are similar to those of empyema or pleural effusion; therefore, it is important to consider PPF in the differential diagnosis. Herein, we describe the diagnosis and treatment of PPF in a patient presenting with unusual empyema and delayed hemoptysis.
