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Title: [Treatment with somatostatin of pancreatic ascites]. Author: Gómez J, Gallego P, Cobo J, Medraño JC, Molina F. Journal: Rev Clin Esp; 1992 Apr; 190(7):352-3. PubMed ID: 1352407. Abstract: Pancreatic ascites is an entity defined as amylase levels up to 1.000 U/l in ascitic liquid. Frequently, it is secondary to a rupture of pancreatic ductus or pseudocyst and foreward communication to peritoneal space. We present a male diagnosed of calcified alcoholic chronic pancreatitis with pancreatic ascites secondary to a pseudocyst. Combination of parenteral nutrition and sintetic cyclic somatostatin was efficient. It would act by reducing pancreatic secretion in a long-term manner, which is the final purpose of the treatment. This association would be considered as a former tool in ascitic pancreatic patients, evacuatory punction or delayed surgery been relegated to a conservatory treatment failure or when primary pathology indicate it.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]