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Total Pancreatectomy for Malignant Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm (IPMN) Complicated by Gastropancreatic Fistulae.

Oshan BasnayakePradeep WijerathneUmesh JayarajahNilesh FernandopulleSivasuriya Sivaganesh
Published in: Case reports in surgery (2020)
This case highlights the importance investigating patients for the aetiology in recurrent acute pancreatitis and their follow-up. Awareness of cystic pancreatic neoplasms including IPMN is important to avoid misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. Referral of these patients to centres with facilities for multidisciplinary input and specialised management is strongly recommended.
Keyphrases
  • end stage renal disease
  • ejection fraction
  • newly diagnosed
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • prognostic factors
  • low grade