Chronic Pancreatitis Flashcards
1
Q
pain and where does it radiate to?
how is pain relieved?
how do stool appear?
A
epigastric - radiates to back
sitting forwards or hot water bottles on epigastrium or back
steatorrhoea
2
Q
RF for chronic pancreatitis
A
smoking
drinking
autoimmune - Cystic Fibrosis
Pancreatic Duct Obstruction (stones/tumour)
3
Q
how do we confirm Dx?
A
CT pancreas with IV contrast showing pancreatic calcifications
4
Q
Tx for Chronic pancreatitis?
Diet?
Medication?
Surgery is indicated when?
A
Diet: no alcohol, low fat
Meds: Analgesia, lipase (Creon)
Surgery is for unremitting pain or narcotic abuse
5
Q
Complications =?
A
Pseudocyst
Diabetes
Biliary obstruction
