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Pancreatic abscess

Treatment:

Percutaneous (through the skin) drainage of the abscess may be possible. Laparotomy with drainage and possible surgical removal of dead tissue may be required.

Expectations (prognosis):

The outcome is related to the severity of the infection. The death rate from undrained pancreatic abscesses is very high.

Complications:

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if persistent abdominal pain with fever or other signs of pancreatic abscess develops, particularly if you have recently had a pancreatic pseudocyst or pancreatitis.

Digestive system

Digestive system

Endocrine glands

Endocrine glands

Pancreas

Pancreas

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