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Suzuki R, Konishi Y, Makino K, Wakui Y, Mino K, Kawamura H, Morita R, Kakisaka T, Abo D, Taketomi A. Treatment of delayed pancreatic fistula associated with anastomosis breakdown after pancreaticoduodenectomy using percutaneous interventions. Clin J Gastroenterol 2024; 17:356-362. [PMID: 38108998 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-023-01900-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
Abstract
We here present a rare case of development of a postoperative pancreatic fistula and breakdown of the pancreaticojejunal anastomosis 8 months after pancreaticoduodenectomy. A 70-year-old man underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy for distal cholangiocarcinoma and initially recovered well. However, 8 months later, he developed abdominal pain and distention and was admitted to our institution with suspected pancreatitis. On the 17th day of hospitalization, he suddenly bled from the jejunal loop and a fluid collection was detected near the pancreaticojejunal anastomosis site. The fluid collection was drained percutaneously. Subsequent fistulography confirmed breakdown of the pancreaticojejunal anastomosis. Considering the patient's overall condition and the presence of postoperative adhesions, we decided to manage him conservatively. An additional drain tube was placed percutaneously from the site of the anastomotic breakdown into the lumen of the jejunum, along with the tube draining the fluid collection, creating a completely new fistula. This facilitated the flow of pancreatic fluid into the jejunum and was removed 192 days after placement. During a 6-month follow-up, there were no recurrences of pancreatitis or a pancreatic fistula. This case highlights the efficacy of percutaneous drainage and creation of an internal fistula as a management strategy for delayed pancreatic fistula and anastomotic breakdown following pancreaticoduodenectomy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Reimi Suzuki
- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Hokkaido Medical Center, 1-1, Yamanote-5-7, Nishi-ku, Sapporo, 063-0005, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Hokkaido Medical Center, 1-1, Yamanote-5-7, Nishi-ku, Sapporo, 063-0005, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Hokkaido Medical Center, 1-1, Yamanote-5-7, Nishi-ku, Sapporo, 063-0005, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Hokkaido Medical Center, 1-1, Yamanote-5-7, Nishi-ku, Sapporo, 063-0005, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Hokkaido Medical Center, 1-1, Yamanote-5-7, Nishi-ku, Sapporo, 063-0005, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Hokkaido Medical Center, 1-1, Yamanote-5-7, Nishi-ku, Sapporo, 063-0005, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery I, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery I, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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Inoue K, Morikawa T, Ishida M, Miura T, Kashiwagi R, Kokumai T, Aoki S, Iseki M, Nakayama S, Douchi D, Ohtsuka H, Mizuma M, Nakagawa K, Kamei T, Unno M. Chronic Glucocorticoid Use is a Potential Risk Factor for Delayed Pancreatic Fistula after Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy: A Retrospective Analysis. TOHOKU J EXP MED 2023; 261:221-228. [PMID: 37648507 DOI: 10.1620/tjem.2023.j072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
Abstract
Pancreatic fistula is a potentially morbid complication after distal pancreatectomy. Chronic glucocorticoid use is one of the risk factors for pancreatic fistula in pancreaticoduodenectomy, though it has not been reported in distal pancreatectomy. We explored whether chronic glucocorticoid use can be a risk factor for pancreatic fistula in distal pancreatectomy. We reviewed 408 consecutive patients who underwent elective distal pancreatectomy from 2011 to 2021. We evaluated two kinds of pancreatic fistula (postoperative pancreatic fistula and delayed pancreatic fistula). We defined delayed pancreatic fistula as a patient who was re-admitted for pancreatic fistula after the first discharge from the hospital. Preoperative characteristics and postoperative outcomes were analyzed. Two hundred sixty-seven patients underwent open distal pancreatectomy, while 141 patients had laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy. A comparison of patient with and without chronic glucocorticoid use showed that only patients with chronic glucocorticoid use developed delayed pancreatic fistula (0% vs. 16.7%; p < 0.001). In addition, delayed pancreatic fistula occurred in only laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy patients with chronic glucocorticoid use (0% vs. 25.0%; p < 0.001). Although sample size is small, it is reasonable to presume that chronic glucocorticoid use is a potential risk factor for delayed pancreatic fistula in laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy.
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- Koetsu Inoue
- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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