Resolution of pancreatic ascites with octreotide.
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چکیده
A 7 month old infant with pancreatitis and ascites was managed successfully with subcutaneous octreotide and external drainage of a pseudocyst. An endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographic examination showed no congenital abnormality and was consistent with chronic pancreatitis. Octreotide has a possible therapeutic role in pancreatic ascites.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood
دوره 68 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1993