Pancreatic Pseudocysts: Multimedia

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Further Reading

Keywords

pancreatic fluid collections, organized necrosis of the pancreas, pancreatic cysts, pancreatitis, abdominal trauma, pancreatic ducts, persistent abdominal pain, anorexia, abdominal mass, jaundice, sepsis, pleural effusion, scleral icterus, percutaneous catheter drainage

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Louis R Lambiase, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine; Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Florida Health Science Center/Jacksonville
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