Shafic Abdulkarim Saud Aldeghaither Dan L Deckelbaum

Abstract

Pancreatic injury post blunt abdominal trauma is exceedingly rare. When complete major pancreatic duct (MPD) disruption occurs, a disconnection between the pancreas and the duodenum can take place, ultimately leading to fistula formation. We describe a case of MPD disruption following blunt abdominal trauma, complicated by a fistula between the pancreas and an open abdomen (pancreatico-atmospheric fistula). Although the fistula was managed using standard methods for treating pancreatic fistulas, wound care was a significant challenge in this case where the fistula exteriorized into an open abdomen.

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Keywords

blunt abdominal trauma, pancreatico-cutaneous fistula, pancreatic injury, pancreatico-atmospheric fistula, distal pancreatectomy, wound care

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How to Cite
Complete major pancreatic duct disruption complicated by pancreatico-atmospheric fistula following blunt upper abdominal trauma. (2023). Archive of Clinical Cases, 10(4), Arch Clin Cases. 2023;10(4):179-182. https://doi.org/10.22551/2023.41.1004.10270
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Complete major pancreatic duct disruption complicated by pancreatico-atmospheric fistula following blunt upper abdominal trauma. (2023). Archive of Clinical Cases, 10(4), Arch Clin Cases. 2023;10(4):179-182. https://doi.org/10.22551/2023.41.1004.10270