Pancreatic encephalopathy- a rare complication of severe acute biliary pancreatitis

Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences

卷:1

Alexandru Carȃp¹  Vlad Denis Constantin¹  Bogdan Socea¹  Simona Bobic² 

[1] Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Surgery;

[2] St. Pantelimon Emergency Hospital, Department of Surgery;

关键词: encephalopathy;    acute biliary pancreatitis;    dementia;    severity;    management;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Background. Pancreatic encephalopathy is a rare complication of severe acute pancreatitis, with high mortality, being difficult to diagnose and treat, thus requiring continuous research regarding its management.Materials and Methods.Of20 patients diagnosed with severe acute pancreatitis on admission at DepartmentofEmergency and Admission (DEA), from January 1st 2010 to March 31st 2014, 5 cases complicated by pancreatic encephalopathy were analyzed using a descriptive observational, retrospective, single-center study.Results. The study shows different types of diagnostic algorithm and therapeutical approaches, in correlation with morbidity and mortality rates.Conclusions. Our study highlighted the fact that speed is critical, early management being the key to outcome.

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