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Total pancreatectomy for acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis. A case report
Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica
|January 1, 1978
Summary
Total pancreatectomy, a rare procedure for acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis, was successfully performed on one patient. This surgical option may be considered when other treatments fail, despite its limited use.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Abdominal Surgery
Background:
- Acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis is a severe condition with high mortality.
- Surgical intervention is often reserved for refractory cases.
- Near total pancreatectomy is the established surgical approach.
Observation:
- A single patient with acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis underwent successful total pancreatectomy.
- This procedure is exceptionally rare in the context of acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis.
Findings:
- The patient survived the total pancreatectomy procedure.
- Literature review indicates only one prior survivor with this intervention for this condition.
Implications:
- Total pancreatectomy can be a viable, albeit rare, alternative for acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis.
- This approach may be considered when nonoperative management and near total pancreatectomy fail.
- Further research may explore criteria for selecting patients for total pancreatectomy in severe pancreatitis.