<prompt> Which is not a feature of pancreatic ascites -Low proteinSomatostatin is the drug of choiceCommunication with pancreatic duct in 80Raised amylase levels  <response>: Pancreatic ascites occurs from a pancreatic duct disruption or from a leaking pseudocyst.High amylase levels are found in the ascitic fluid.Initial treatment: Non-operative elimination of enteral feeding, institution of nasogastric drainage, and administration of somatostatin.Repeat paracentesis may also be helpful.Roughly 50 to 60 of patients can be expected to respond to this treatment with resolution of pancreatic ascites within 2 to 3 weeks.Persistent or recurrent ascites: endoscopic or surgical treatmentEndoscopic pancreatic sphincterotomy with or without placement of a transpapillary pancreatic duct stent.Resection for leaks in the pancreatic tail or internal Roux-en-Y drainage for leaks in the head and neck region. 