Pancreatic fistulae occur as a result of pancreatic duct disruption, most often in the context of pancreatitis, surgery, or trauma. They are categorized as external if they communicate with the skin or internal if they connect with epithelialized spaces within the body, most commonly the peritoneal or pleural cavities, resulting in ascites or pleural effusion, respectively. They are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients post pancreatic surgery, and they are associated with multiple systemic complications independent of their etiology. Conservative treatment aims to decrease pancreatic exocrine secretions and includes nutritional support and somatostatin analogue therapy, yet a significant proportion of patients will not