Posterior pancreatic duct disruption will lead to:: (A) Pancreaticopleural fistula, (B) Pancreatic ascites, (C) Pseudocyst of pancreas, (D) Walled off pancreatic necrosis
Answer is A. If the pancreatic duct disruption is posterior produces pleural effusion (pancreaticopleural fistula) usually left-sided and often massive. If the pancreatic duct disruption is anterior, amylase-rich peritoneal fluid accumulate (pancreatic ascites). Reference: Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 2643