Gastroenterology Book

http://www.fpnotebook.com/

Pancreatic Abscess

Aka: Pancreatic Abscess
Advertisement
  1. Pathophysiology
    1. Complication of Acute Pancreatitis
  2. Associated Conditions
    1. Pancreatic Phlegmon
    2. Pancreatic Pseudocyst
  3. Etiology
    1. Escherichia coli (most common cause)
  4. Signs
    1. Rapid deterioration following Acute Pancreatitis
    2. Fever
    3. Ileus
  5. Labs
    1. Complete Blood Count (CBC)
      1. Leukocytosis
  6. Diagnosis
    1. CT-guided needle aspiration
  7. Management
    1. Surgical drainage of abscess
    2. Antibiotics

Navigation Tree