Resolution of pancreatic ascites with octreotide.

Rushforth, J A; Beck, J M; McMahon, M; Puntis, J W · Arch Dis Child · 1993

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A 7 month old infant with pancreatitis and ascites was managed successfully with subcutaneous octreotide and external drainage of a pseudocyst. An endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographic examination showed no congenital abnormality and was consistent with chronic pancreatitis. Octreotide has a possible therapeutic role in pancreatic ascites.

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