A Case of Acute Emphysematous Pancreatitis / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: 485-489, 2012.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-101015
ABSTRACT
Emphysematous infections of the abdomen are potentially life-threatening conditions that require aggressive medical and surgical management. Emphysematous pancreatitis is an uncommon disease that presents as acute pancreatitis with intra-parenchymal gas at the time of diagnosis. Traditionally, emphysematous pancreatitis is an indication for surgical intervention. However, a few cases of emphysematous pancreatitis, managed successfully without surgical debridement have been reported. We present a case of emphysematous pancreatitis managed medically without surgical debridement in a 56-year-old male.
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Main subject:
Pancreatitis
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Drainage
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Intestinal Fistula
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Debridement
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Abscess
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Abdomen
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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