Chronic Pancreatitis Flashcards
1
Q
Aetiology
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Chronic excessive alcohol consumption
Repeated acute may cause
2
Q
About
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Continuous inflammatory process
Irreversible tissue scaring
Permanent loss of pancreatic function
3
Q
Medical + surgical
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Manage pain Alcohol abstinence Drainage of blocked ducts Surgical interventions Treat metabolic complications of DM + fat malabsorption
4
Q
Pancreatic pseudocyst
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Painful abnormal collection of fluid, dead tissue, enzymes + blood
Seen 25% chronic pt
Management - monitoring, drainage
5
Q
Nutritional management
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Alcohol abstinence Artificial nutrition support Ensure adequate energy + protein intake Fat restriction not required Pancreatic enzyme supplementation
