Hematemesis from Bleeding Pancreatic Pseudocyst Ruptured into the Duodenum
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Uncomplicated spontaneous rupture of the pancreatic pseudocyst into the duodenum: Case report
Pancreatic pseudocyst is one of the common complications of acute and chronic pancreatitis. Although most pseudocysts resolve spontaneously with supportive care, larger pseudocysts are more likely to cause complications. Large pancreatic pseudocysts may rupture spontaneously into the gastrointestinal tract and are usually associated with life-threatening bleeding. Surgical treatment or interven...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Internal Medicine: Open Access
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2165-8048
DOI: 10.4172/2165-8048.1000i110