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Radiation therapy of a pancreatic fistula.

Authors :
Morris SJ
Barkin JS
Kalser MH
Haas MF
Source :
The American journal of gastroenterology [Am J Gastroenterol] 1979 Oct; Vol. 72 (4), pp. 431-3.
Publication Year :
1979

Abstract

A patient with a pancreatic cutaneous fistula subsequent to laparotomy was unresponsive to medical management including intravenous hyperalimentation. Radiation therapy resulted in progressive diminution of volume from the fistula with subsequent complete closure. Radiation thus offers another therapeutic modality for pancreatic fistulas.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0002-9270
Volume :
72
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The American journal of gastroenterology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
517503