Metallic coil and N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate for closure of pancreatic duct leak (with video).

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Pancreatic fistula is a challenging yet common adverse event of partial pancreatectomy. Our objective is to determine the feasibility of endoscopic closure of a pancreatic fistula using a combination of a metallic coil and N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA) glue.

METHODS: A patient with a postoperative pancreatic stump leak recalcitrant to conservative management and pancreatic duct stent placement underwent endoscopic/fluoroscopic placement of a metallic coil in the pancreatic duct followed by injection of .5 mL NBCA and lipiodol mixture directed at the coil. The patient's clinical condition, Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain output, and pancreatic enzyme content were monitored daily after the procedure.

RESULTS: The patient's clinical condition improved. JP drain output and amylase/lipase levels progressively decreased to resolution within 7 days of the procedure. No adverse events occurred as a result of the procedure.

CONCLUSIONS: Endoscopic closure of pancreatic fistula with a metallic coil and NBCA glue is feasible and may be a useful modality for treatment of refractory postpancreatectomy-related fistula.