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To present a case of pancreatopleural fistula which led to recurrent pleural effusion in a patient with pancreatitis.

July 13, 2026CureusOpen Access

Pancreatopleural Fistula Presenting as Recurrent Right-Sided Pleural Effusion: A Case Report

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Case report reveals a pancreatopleural fistula leading to pleural effusion, suggesting the need for timely diagnosis and intervention.

To present a case of pancreatopleural fistula which led to recurrent pleural effusion in a patient with pancreatitis.
Case report of a 48-year-old man with recurrent alcoholic pancreatitis and dyspnea.
Diagnostic thoracentesis and imaging studies, including magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography, were performed.
Endoscopic interventions and drainage procedures were applied for treatment.
Diagnostic thoracentesis yielded 2 L of exudative fluid with amylase level of 70,476 U/L.
Intrapleural alteplase and dornase alfa were administered due to inadequate drainage.
The patient achieved complete resolution of pleural effusion after endoscopic intervention with no recurrence afterward.

Shahane et al. (2026) studied this question.

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