[Critical evaluation of the protracted use of somatostatin in the conservative treatment of complex pancreatico-duodenal fistulas]. / Valutazione critica dell'impiego protratto della somatostatina nella terapia conservativa delle fistole complesse pancreatico-duodenali.

ABSTRACT

The authors refer to their experience in dealing with prolonged intravenous infusion of Somatostatin in treating two cases of complicated duodenal-pancreatic fistula. The results confirm the therapeutic efficiency in accelerating the healing process without any side effects of the drug.