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Pancreatic abscess



Digestive system
Digestive system
Endocrine glands
Endocrine glands
Pancreas
Pancreas


Pancreatic abscess

Treatment:

Percutaneous (through the skin) drainage of the abscess may be possible. Laparotomy with drainage and possible surgical removal of dead tissue may be required.


Expectations (prognosis):

The outcome is related to the severity of the infection. The death rate from undrained pancreatic abscesses is very high.


Complications:

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if persistent abdominal pain with fever or other signs of pancreatic abscess develops, particularly if you have recently had a pancreatic pseudocyst or pancreatitis.



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