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Pancreatic pseudocysts.

D W Elliott

    The Surgical Clinics of North America
    |April 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Pancreatic pseudocysts, collections of fluid in the abdomen, can present in various ways and are best diagnosed using urine amylase tests. Surgical drainage offers good outcomes, but careful preoperative assessment is crucial due to potential complications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Oncology

    Background:

    • Pancreatic pseudocysts are abdominal masses often presenting with upper abdominal pain.
    • They can manifest with diverse symptoms including obstructive jaundice and fluid collections in unusual locations.
    • Accurate differentiation from other pancreatic pathologies like abscesses, cystadenomas, and carcinomas is essential.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the presentation, diagnosis, and management of pancreatic pseudocysts.
    • To highlight the diagnostic superiority of urine amylase over serum amylase.
    • To discuss treatment options and associated risks.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical presentations and diagnostic methods for pancreatic pseudocysts.
    • Evaluation of surgical treatment strategies, including external and internal drainage.

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  • Analysis of preoperative workup considerations and potential complications.

    • Main Results:

    • Urine amylase demonstrates higher sensitivity for pseudocyst diagnosis compared to serum amylase.
    • External drainage is effective, but approximately one-third of cases require reoperation.
    • Internal drainage via cystogastrostomy or Roux-en-y cyst-jejunostomy are effective alternatives.
    • Operative mortality approaches 10%, primarily linked to hepatic disease and portal hypertension.

    Conclusions:

    • Pancreatic pseudocysts require careful diagnosis and management.
    • Surgical drainage, particularly internal drainage, yields good results in about 85% of cases.
    • Long-term follow-up is necessary, considering the high prevalence of diabetes and ongoing effects of alcoholism in affected patients.