Endoscopic management of pancreatic ascites due to duct disruption following acute necrotizing pancreatitis

Abstract

Acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP) can be associated with pancreatic duct (PD) disruption. PD disruption can lead to the formation of internal fistulae and consequent pancreatic ascites. Pancreatic ascites is reported very rarely following ANP, and therefore, the role of endotherapy in this setting is not defined. To retrospectively study the safety and efficacy of endoscopic drainage in patients with pancreatic ascites following ANP.