Author:
Tuan Le Quan Anh,Hai Pham Minh
Abstract
AbstractAccording to revised Atlanta criteria, pancreatic pseudocyst (PP) is a chronic (>4 weeks) fluid collection within pancreatic parenchyma or adjacent space of pancreas which has no solid debris [1]. Pancreatic pseudocyst is consequence of acute pancreatitis in most cases. However, it may be consequence of chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic trauma, or pancreatic operation [2].
Publisher
Springer Nature Singapore
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