Open necrosectomy is feasible as a last resort in selected cases with infected pancreatic necrosis: a case series and systematic literature review

Open necrosectomy is feasible as a last resort in selected cases with infected pancreatic necrosis: a case series and systematic literature review

Abstract Background Acute pancreatitis is a common inflammatory pancreatic disorder, often caused by gallstone disease and frequently requiring hospitalization. In 80% of cases, a rapid and favourable outcome is described, while a necrosis of pancreatic parenchyma or extra-pancreatic tissues is repo...

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Main Authors: Lucia Ilaria Sgaramella, Angela Gurrado, Alessandro Pasculli, Francesco Paolo Prete, Fausto Catena, Mario Testini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Infected pancreatic necrosis
Pancreatic collection
Walled-off necrosis
Open surgical necrosectomy
Pancreatic abscess
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13017-020-00326-z

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