[External pancreatic fistulae].

External pancreatic fistulas are feared complications of pancreatic surgery or to trauma of the pancreas. In our paper we report on 2 patients suffering of external pancreatic fistulas successfully treated by operation. We demonstrate the examinations suitable for preoperative mapping of the fistula, the possibilities of conservative treatment and the strategy of surgical management of the fistulas. During the follow-up time the results of the operation are excellent.