TITLE:
MDCT in Diagnosis of Uncommon Fistulous Complications of Severe Pancreatitis-Pictorial Essay
AUTHORS:
Rajoo Ramachandran, Prabhu Radhan, Subramanian Ilanchezhian, Shubha Veppur Mohan, Mitesh Kumar
KEYWORDS:
Pancreatitis, Pseudo Cyst, Pancreatic Fistula
JOURNAL NAME:
Surgical Science,
Vol.5 No.6,
June
12,
2014
ABSTRACT:
Fistulous complication of
pancreatitis is a surgical emergency with varied clinical presentations. Early
diagnosis is very important to minimize morbidity whereas delayed or missed
diagnosis can cause life threatening consequences. Multi detector computed
tomography (MDCT) with and without intravenous contrast is an accurate and
reliable imaging modality allowing prompt diagnosis and management. In this
essay, we present an overview of the radiological features found in uncommon
fistulous complications of pancreatitis.