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Overview

Clinical presentation may range from being asymptomatic to showing a variety of signs and symptoms resulting from fluid accumulation such as nausea, vomiting, hypotension, infection, tachycardia, pain, weight loss, ileus and severe symptoms such as unrelenting pain and sepsis. External pancreatic fistula presents with pancreatic fluid accumulation noticeable on the skin surface. Internal pancreatic fistula may present with ascites or pleural effusion as fluid accumulates within the abdominal or thoracic cavity. Complications following a pancreatic fistula may include Wound infection and sepsis, Hemorrhage, Internal and/or external fistula, Pancreatic pseudocyst, Delayed gastric emptying, Walled off pancreatic necrosis, Prolongation of the hospital stay, Pancreatic ascites, High amylase pleural effusion, Disconnected duct syndrome, Multisystem involvement eventually leading to multiorgan failure and/or death. Pancreatic fistula that are less severe are reported to heal in a duration of 4-6 weeks with conservative management only. 80% of the external fistula and 50-65% of the internal fistula are reported to close eventually with conservative measures which involve stabilization of the patient with supportive therapies. However, pancreatic fistula can lead to significant morbidity if not addressed on time. Surgical intervention provides resolution of the fistula with a 90-92% success rate.

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

Natural History

History and clinical presentation depends upon the size, location and connection of the pancreatic fistula with the involved organ or cavity.[1][2]

Clinical presentation may range from being asymptomatic to showing a variety of signs and symptoms resulting from fluid accumulation such as nausea, vomiting, hypotension, infection, tachycardia, pain, weight loss, ileus and severe symptoms such as unrelenting pain and sepsis.

Complications

  1. Wound infection and sepsis
  2. Hemorrhage
  3. Internal and/or external fistula
  4. Pancreatic pseudocyst
  5. Delayed gastric emptying
  6. Walled off pancreatic necrosis
  7. Prolongation of the hospital stay
  8. Pancreatic ascites
  9. High amylase pleural effusion
  10. Disconnected duct syndrome
  11. Multisystem involvement eventually leading to multiorgan failure and/or death.

Prognosis

  • Pancreatic fistula that are less severe are reported to heal in a duration of 4-6 weeks with conservative management only.
  • 80% of the external fistula and 50-65% of the internal fistula are reported to close eventually with conservative measures which involve stabilization of the patient with supportive therapies. However, pancreatic fistula can lead to significant morbidity if not addressed on time.
  • Surgical intervention provides resolution of the fistula with a 90-92% success rate.[10][11]

References

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  10. Reddymasu SC, Pakseresht K, Moloney B, Alsop B, Oropezia-Vail M, Olyaee M (2013). "Incidence of pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy and efficacy of endoscopic therapy for its management: results from a tertiary care center". Case Rep Gastroenterol. 7 (2): 332–9. doi:10.1159/000354136. PMC 3764947. PMID 24019766.
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