Pancreatic Abscess

Pancreatic abscess is localized pus collection in/around pancreas as a complication of acute pancreatitis (or surgery), presenting with fever, abdominal pain, and leukocytosis after initial pancreatitis improvement. Treatment: percutaneous catheter drainage (CT/US-guided); surgical drainage/necrosectomy if multiloculated/necrosis; broad-spectrum antibiotics adjusted by culture; IV fluids/nutrition; monitor for sepsis/fistula; follow-up imaging to confirm resolution.

Common Symptoms

Fever; abdominal pain; leukocytosis; post-pancreatitis

Causes and Pathogenesis

Infected pancreatic necrosis/fluid collection forms abscess.

Treatment

Percutaneous/surgical drainage; antibiotics; treat necrosis

Preventive Measures

Early management of acute pancreatitis; monitor infected necrosis.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Hepatobiliary-surgery/Gastroenterology/Interventional-radiology/Critical-care department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.