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Emergency surgery for pancreatic pseudocysts.

J L Hunt, K Ephgrave

    Southern Medical Journal
    |April 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Urgent surgery for pancreatic pseudocysts is often necessary due to complications. Management strategies vary, with significant rates of pancreatic fistula and septic issues, impacting overall mortality.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Gastroenterology
    • Pancreatic Diseases

    Background:

    • Pancreatic pseudocysts are common complications of acute and chronic pancreatitis.
    • Management of acute surgical emergencies related to pseudocysts presents unique challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the management and outcomes of patients requiring urgent surgical intervention for pancreatic pseudocysts.
    • To evaluate the timing of surgery, drainage methods, and associated complications.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 117 patients with pancreatic pseudocysts requiring surgical intervention.
    • Analysis of patient demographics, timing of diagnosis and operation, surgical procedures (internal vs. external drainage), and outcomes.

    Main Results:

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    • 32% of patients needed urgent surgery for cyst-related complications.
    • Operations were performed on admission (30%) or during cyst maturation (70%).
    • Pancreatic fistula occurred in 22%, septic complications in 27%, and overall mortality was 18.9%.

    Conclusions:

    • Urgent surgical management is frequently required for pancreatic pseudocysts.
    • Outcomes are influenced by the timing of intervention and drainage methods.
    • Significant morbidity and mortality rates highlight the severity of these surgical emergencies.