Pancreatic necrosis: causes, symptoms, treatment

Necrosis is the focal necrosis of cells, tissuesor whole organs in the human body. It can occur under the influence of a wide variety of factors, both internal and external. There are dry (coagulative) and moist (colliquated) necrosis, with a different consistency of dead tissues. The disease can affect various organs and cells throughout the body. There is necrosis of the hip joint, brain, tooth tissues, myomatous nodes, etc. The disease is considered extremely dangerous, and in cases of the defeat of internal organs without medical intervention leads to death.

General information on pancreatic necrosis

Necrosis of the pancreas is seriousinfection, which is usually associated with acute pancreatitis. During renewed bouts of illness, pancreatic tissue cells can die (undergo necrosis) and subsequently infect neighboring ones. This condition is called acute necrotizing pancreatitis. After a few weeks after the attack, infectious suppuration can form on the affected tissues. Both processes are serious complications that require multilateral medical intervention and, as a rule, long-term hospitalization.

Pancreatic necrosis and its symptoms

Symptoms of pancreatic necrosis can beare similar to the signs of acute or chronic pancreatitis, for which acute painful sensations are present in the upper part of the abdominal cavity. Usually the discomfort is worse when lying down and may be less significant when sitting. Necrosis of the pancreas is characterized by other symptoms: nausea, vomiting, fever, palpitations, back and upper abdominal pain, increased sensitivity to touching the diseased area, swelling.

Complications

Pancreatic necrosis and suppuration are usually associatedwith clogging inside the biliary tract, prolonged use of alcohol and other causes; they are serious pancreatic infections that pose a danger to life. Patients who do not undergo an operation to eliminate the infection will eventually die of sepsis.

Necrosis of the pancreas and its diagnosis

The gastroenterologist is able to diagnose the disease on the basis of a medical record, symptoms and signs, as well as additional tests and procedures.

Treatment

Patients suffering from an infectiousdiseases, are treated with antibiotics, anesthetics and other medications. Surgical intervention and drainage of the affected area are mandatory measures in the course of treatment. During the operation, a special drainage tube can be installed in the pancreas, which ensures the outflow of the infected liquid and after the operation. Treatment will continue until all the clusters within the organ disappear. When the CT scan indicates the necessary result, the subcutaneous tube is removed.