Necrosis is a focal necrosis of cells, tissues or entire organs in the human body. It can occur under the influence of a wide variety of factors, both internal and external. There are dry (coagulation) and wet (collision) necrosis, with different consistency of dead tissue. The disease can affect various organs and cells throughout the body. There is necrosis of the hip joint, brain, tooth tissue, myomatous nodes, etc. The disease is considered extremely dangerous, and in cases of damage to internal organs without medical intervention leads to death.
Overview of Pancreatic Necrosis
Pancreatic necrosis is a serious infection that is usually associated with acute pancreatitis. During recurring attacks of the disease, pancreatic tissue cells can die (undergo necrosis) and subsequently infect neighboring ones. This condition is called acute necrotizing pancreatitis. After several weeks after the attack, infectious suppurations may form on the affected tissues. 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 can be similar to signs of acute or chronic pancreatitis, which are characterized by acute pain in the upper abdominal cavity. Generally, discomfort is worse when lying down and may be less significant when sitting. Pancreatic necrosis is also characterized by other symptoms: nausea, vomiting, fever, palpitations, pain in the back and upper abdominal cavity, hypersensitivity to touching the affected area, bloating.
Complications
Pancreatic necrosis and suppuration are usually associated with blockages inside the biliary tract, prolonged use of alcohol, and other causes; they are serious pancreatic infections that are life threatening. Patients who have not undergone surgery to eliminate the infection will eventually die of sepsis.
Pancreatic necrosis and its diagnosis
A 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 infectious disease are treated with antibiotics, painkillers 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 contaminated fluid even after the operation. Treatment will continue until all clusters within the organ disappear. When computed tomography indicates the desired result, the subcutaneous tube is removed.