Delayed pancreatic fistula: An unaccustomed complication following pancreaticoduodenectomy- a rare case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

and Importance: Post-operative pancreatic fistula is a morbid complication after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Though most of them present in the immediate post-operative period, few case reports have mentioned it even 7 years after index surgery. Here, we report a delayed presentation of pancreatic fistula 6 months after surgery.

Case presentation

A 57 year old female underwent Whipple's pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic head adenocarcinoma and was discharged with an uneventful post-operative recovery. She presented after 6 months with complaints of abdominal pain and distension which upon evaluation was found to be a pancreatic enzyme rich mutiloculated collection. It was managed with per-cutaneous drain placement.

Clinical discussion

Pancreatic fistula

SUBMITTER: Jena SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8193112 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature