Diagnostic and surgical procedures in acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP)
Wajda, Z.; Gruca, Z.; Sledziński, Z.; Dobosz, M.; Babicki, A.
Materia Medica Polona. Polish Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy 24(3): 190-192
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0025-5246 PMID: 1307652 Document Number: 389564
The main subject of considerations is acute necrotizing pancreatitis, based on the authors opinion and literature. Frequency of the necrosis in acute pancreatitis is established in between 7-15%. Because of very severe and often lethal complications these patients need special surgical attention. Enhanced CT is the most valuable diagnostic procedure to visualize the extend of pancreatic necrosis. There is no common agreement upon the mode of treatment except from that infected necrotizing pancreatitis should be operated. Indications for surgical treatment with particular analysis to necrosectomy and laparostomy is discussed.