Necrosis is a focal necrosis of cells, tissues or entire organs in the human body. It can occur under the influence of a variety of factors, both internal and external. There are dry (coagulative) and wet (coagulative) necrosis, with 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 damage to internal organs without medical intervention leads to death.
Introduction to pancreatic necrosis
Pancreatic necrosis is a serious infection commonly associated with acute pancreatitis. During recurring attacks of the disease, pancreatic tissue cells can die (become subjected to necrosis) and subsequently infect neighboring ones. This condition is called acute necrotizing pancreatitis. Several weeks after the attack, the affected tissues mayinfectious suppurations form. Both processes are serious complications that require multilateral medical intervention and, as a rule, prolonged hospitalization.
Pancreatic necrosis and its symptoms
Symptoms of pancreatic necrosis may be similar to those of acute or chronic pancreatitis, which are characterized by acute pain in the upper abdomen. The discomfort is usually worse when lying down and may be less severe when sitting. Pancreatic necrosis is characterized by other symptoms: nausea, vomiting, fever, palpitations, pain in the back and upper abdomen, increased sensitivity to touch the diseased area, bloating.
Complications
Pancreatic necrosis and suppuration are usually associated with blockages within the bile ducts, prolonged alcohol use, and other causes; they are serious, life-threatening infections of the pancreas. Patients who fail surgery to clear the infection eventually die from sepsis.
Pancreatic necrosis and its diagnosis
A gastroenterologist is able to diagnose a disease based on the medical history, symptoms and signs, and additional tests and procedures.
Treatment
Patients suffering from infectious disease being treated with antibiotics, painkillersfunds and other medicines. 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 fluid after the operation. Treatment will continue until all accumulations inside the organ disappear. When the CT scan is positive, the hypodermic tube is removed.
