Chapter 54: Pancreas- Pancreatic Necrosis Flashcards by Ahmed Alyaseen | Brainscape

Q

What is it?

A

Dead pancreatic tissue, usually following acute pancreatitis

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How is the diagnosis made?

A

Abdominal CT scan with IV contrast; dead pancreatic tissue does not take up IV contrast and is not enhanced on CT scan (i.e., doesn’t “light up”)

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Q

What is the treatment:
Sterile?

A

Medical management

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Q

What is the treatment:

Suspicious of infection?

A

CT-guided FNA

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What is the treatment:

Toxic, hypotensive?

A

Operative débridement

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